Second Reading Speeches

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Recognition Bill 2012

Type
Government
Portfolio
Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs / Attorney-General
Originating house
House of Representatives
Status
Act
Parliament no
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Summary

The bill: provides for the recognition by the Parliament, on behalf of the people of Australia, of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples; requires the minister to cause a review of support for a referendum to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the Constitution; requires the minister to present a report of the review to Parliament; and ceases to have effect two years after its commencement.

We acknowledge the traditional owners and custodians of country throughout Australia and acknowledge their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the elders past, present and emerging.

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