A First Nations Voice in the Australian Constitution (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781509928927)

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.

Offering the first scholarly monograph articulating the comprehensive case for a First Nations constitutional voice, the book explores the historical, political, theoretical and international contexts underpinning the debate, before delving into the constitutional detail to craft a compelling case for change.

Author: Shireen Morris
ISBN-10: 1509928928
ISBN-13: 9781509928927
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Language: English
Published: 08/06/2020
Pages: 344
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.43lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.81d