First Nations Voice in the Australian Constitution

AvShireen Morris

Häftad, Engelska, 2022

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This book makes the legal and political case for Indigenous constitutional recognition through a constitutionally guaranteed First Nations voice, as advocated by the historic Uluru Statement from the Heart. It argues that a constitutional amendment to empower Indigenous peoples with a fairer say in laws and policies made about them and their rights, is both constitutionally congruent and politically achievable. A First Nations voice is deeply in keeping with the culture, design and philosophy of Australia’s federal Constitution, as well as the long history of Indigenous advocacy for greater empowerment and self-determination in their affairs. Morris explores the historical, political, theoretical and international contexts underpinning the contemporary debate, before delving into the constitutional detail to craft a compelling case for change.

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Utgivningsdatum:2022-02-24
Mått:150 x 232 x 20 mm
Vikt:520 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:338
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN:9781509944521

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Shireen Morris is Senior Lecturer at Macquarie Law School, Australia.

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Shireen Morris combines her insight from her first hand involvement in the practical struggle for Aboriginal constitutional recognition with a scholarly legal analysis of the possibilities and pitfalls entailed in a range of options. This book provides essential ballast to the debate, explaining why we have got here, which routes have been closed off and what still needs to be done.

Innehållsförteckning

1. Introduction I. Background II. Structure of this Book 2. The Historical, Political and Theoretical Context I. The Problem of Purpose II. Historical Context III. Political Context IV. Theoretical Context3. Understanding Objections to a Racial Non-Discrimination Guarantee I. Introduction II. The Expert Panel’s Racial Non-Discrimination Recommendation III. Objections to a Racial Non-Discrimination Clause IV. Responding to the Objections V. Is a Qualified Power the Answer? VI. Conclusion 4. International Inspiration I. UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples II. New Zealand III. Canada IV. Sámi Parliaments: Norway, Sweden and Finland V. Conclusion 5. The Legislative Possibility of Reserved Indigenous Seats in Parliament I. Introduction II. Constitutional Constraints III. How Much Legislative Flexibility Does the Constitution Confer? IV. What Does this Mean for Reserved Indigenous Seats? V. Conclusion 6. The Case for a First Nations Voice in the Constitution I. Introduction II. Re-Capping the Case for Change III. Distinguishing the Inter-State Commission and ATSIC IV. Assessing Options for Constitutional Amendments V. Legislative Mechanisms to Enhance Impact VI. Addressing Political Objections VII. Conclusion 7. Conclusion