Anthony Albanese open to Makarrata commission for truth and treaty for Indigenous Australians
by Josh Butler from World news | The Guardian on (#6NJ4C)
But the government is being urged to move more quickly in outlining policy after failure of voice referendum
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Anthony Albanese says he will attend Arnhem Land's Garma festival in August to talk about a way forward" on Indigenous policy after the defeat of the voice referendum, keeping open the prospect of setting up a Makarrata commission to advance truth and treaty processes.
But key advocates for the referendum have urged the government to move more quickly in outlining its new agenda, including honouring the prime minister's election night pledge to implement the Uluru statement from the heart in full".
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