Truth-telling commission to make recommendations to parliament in Greens draft bill nine months on from voice defeat

Adam Bandt says misinformation during referendum campaign shows need for deeper discussion about the truth of our country's history"

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The Greens will push for the federal parliament to vote on legislation establishing a Makarrata truth and justice commission, claiming Labor has failed to offer any pathway forward" on First Nations policy since the failed voice referendum.

A Makarrata commission - a body that would run national processes for truth-telling and treaty - had been promised as a priority" by the Albanese government.

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