Key events:
– An Indigenous group expresses disappointment over reports that Western Australia’s cultural heritage laws may be scrapped due to opposition from farmers.
– The Labor government hinted at a change in stance during a meeting with big resources companies and Indigenous groups.
– Senior Labor frontbencher Stephen Dawson neither confirms nor denies the reports, stating that discussions are ongoing.
– The changes to the laws were introduced after the demolition of rock shelters at Juukan Gorge by Rio Tinto, an act considered culturally destructive.
– The focus should be on the recognition of Indigenous peoples through a voice, rather than tying it to the heritage laws, according to Dean Parkin, a leading yes campaigner.
– The no campaign lacks alternatives and is trying to distract from the issue of constitutional recognition, says Parkin.
– Albanese, the Prime Minister, offered support for a referendum on the voice during his time as opposition leader but no progress was made.
– The date for the voice referendum will be announced in a few weeks after consulting with the Australian Electoral Commission.
– Albanese believes in the better nature of Australians and the importance of recognizing Indigenous peoples in the constitution.
– The Prime Minister welcomes the easing of trade restrictions on Australian barley by China and hopes for more dialogue between China and the US.
– Albanese has faith in the Australian people’s generosity and urges them to consider the yes and no arguments in the referendum.
– The focus at the moment is on achieving a voice and constitutional recognition, while work on a treaty is happening at the state level.
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