The Expert Panel on Constitutional Recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples has now delivered its recommendations.
In late 2010, the Prime Minister appointed a 20 member Expert Panel to provide advice on the Constitutional Recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as part of the agreement with the Australian Greens.
The final recommendations are the product of a comprehensive national consultation, meetings with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities, public submissions, advice from respected constitutional lawyers, discussion among panel members and extensive research.
The next step towards Constitutional Recognition is a referendum.
21st January 2012
2013 an achievable and necessary target for constitutional recognition
Rachel Siewert
19th January 2012
Greens call for Referendum on Constitutional Recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
Rachel Siewert
6th January 2012
Japanese intrusion in Australia’s sanctuaries ‘inflammatory and insensitive’
Rachel Siewert, Scott LudlamRachel Siewert, 14th December 2011
New intervention measures are based on the wrong approach
As it introduces new intervention measures in the Northern Territory, the Government is keen to talk about the effectiveness of existing policies in tackling Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander disadvantage.
Rachel Siewert, 1st December 2011
Australia's marine future
Rachel Siewert, 17th October 2011Hearing health the forgotten factor in Aboriginal disadvantage
Rachel Siewert, 23rd August 2011Mining, marsupials and rural self-determination
Rachel Siewert, 16th May 2011Tough Love and other strange stories…
Closing The Gap
Speaking about the Prime Minister's Closing The Gap address, Senator Rachel Siewert, Australian Greens spokesperson for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Issues welcomed continuing investment in Aboriginal health outcomes, but questioned the focus of the Government's measures and approach.
