DEAR News Of The Area,

BEFORE making a final decision to change our constitution, Dianne Hendry and Denise Folkard may like to take the time to read Australia’s Constitution document in full.

And, if they haven’t already done so, acquaint themselves with the 26 background pages of the Uluru Statement.

So doing, they will become aware that the Constitution created the parliament – not the other way around.

The Constitution sets the rules under which the parliament and government operates.

The High Court Is the umpire and determines if and when the government breaks the rules.

The proposed voice would, if passed, create a fresh political body entrenched in the constitution – yet another bureaucracy but this one will be quarantined from parliamentary oversight.

It is something that should not be taken lightly – certainly not just in ‘the spirit of a fair go’.

Regards,
Jeffrey COX,
North Boambee Valley.