Representatives from remote communities in Cape York, the Torres Strait and Far North Queensland have spoken at a federal inquiry
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Remote Indigenous community leaders have told a federal inquiry it would be “nonsensical” for the voice to parliament to be made up of regional and local bodies without a national body advising Canberra.
Leaders from remote communities in Cape York, the Torres Strait and Far North Queensland passionately advocated for a voice during Wednesday’s public hearing in Cairns.
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Continue reading…Representatives from remote communities in Cape York, the Torres Strait and Far North Queensland have spoken at a federal inquiry Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastRemote Indigenous community leaders have told a federal inquiry it would be “nonsensical” for the voice to parliament to be made up of regional and local bodies without a national body advising Canberra.Leaders from remote communities in Cape York, the Torres Strait and Far North Queensland passionately advocated for a voice during Wednesday’s public hearing in Cairns.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading…