2795

  1. Home
  2. Resources
  3. Submissions
  4. 2795

Submissions: Your Feedback

Submissions from people and organisations who have agreed to have their feedback published are provided below.

The views expressed in these submissions belong to their authors. The National Indigenous Australians Agency reserved the right not to publish submissions, or parts of submissions, that include, for example, material that is offensive, racist, potentially defamatory, personal information, is a copy of previously provided materials, or does not relate to the consultation process.

An auto-generated transcript of submissions provided as attachments has been made available to assist with accessibility. These transcripts may contain transcription errors. Please refer to the source file for the original content.

Please note not all submissions are provided in an attachment. For submissions without an attachment, click on the name of the person or organisation to view the text.

Site functionality has recently been improved. You can now search by participant name and submission number. You can also click on the number, date and participant column headings to sort the order of submissions.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised that submissions may contain images or names of deceased people.

If you require any further assistance please contact Co-designVoice@niaa.gov.au.

 

Submission Number
2795
Participant
Katherine Snoswell
Submission date

Katherine Snoswell
Strathalbyn SA 5255

Dear Co-Design Body

Co-design process: Submission for Katherine Snoswell

I am a non-indigenous woman, farmer. I live in the electorate of Mayo, near Strathalbyn, SA. I grew up here, and have returned after travelling the world.

Why do you think the Uluru Statement from the Heart is important?
The Uluru Statement from the Heart is beautiful, honest request from Indigenous Australia to have a say in their own affairs.

How could a Voice to Parliament improve the lives of your community?
I would hope to see less inequality, and more pride in our nation for doing the right thing.

Why do you think it's important to enshrine the Voice to Parliament in the Constitution, rather than include it only in legislation?
History has proven that a indigenous voice not enshrined in the Constitution can be dismantled at any time.

Why is it important for Indigenous people to have a say in the matters that affect them?
The Australian Government, and prior to that the British Government, do not have a good track record on Indigenous affairs. Massacres, stolen generations, complete inability to Close the Gap. It’s time Indigenous people are able to weigh in and actually have their voices heard by generally non-indigenous lawmakers.

Kind regards,
Katherine Snoswell

 

 

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