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Voice leaders tired of political games'

A leading Indigenous voice to parliament advocate has lashed the tired political games" marring discussion around the proposed advisory body, AAP reports.

Constitutions are for principle. The machinery is for parliament. The High Court of Australia was recognised in 1901 and set up via legislation several years later ... it's a normal constitutional approach.

The Uluru Statement was issued to the Australian people because as Australians we are tired of political games. This isn't about politicians and politicking, this is about the Australian people and our future.

You can't just say to the Australian public as the prime minister, you vote at an election ... on a Saturday and we'll give you the detail on the Monday'. It's a very serious decision to change our constitution.