Should the constitution recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people?

It should mention all people

They should recognise all religions and cultures but provide no benefit for any as we are all Australian.

No. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are Australian and therefore they are already recognised. By creating a specific reference, category or any other separation/segregation from being 'Australian' is a form of apartheid.

No, Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islanders are Australian, thus I would argue they are recognized and represented, even if not by name. The constitution doesn't need to change.

It's important, but a referendum is incredibly expensive to hold. It would be more efficient to actually do something that would provide resources that would actually help someone, and serve more of a purpose than just sit there as a token gesture.

yes, but it should only create an environment for them to feel safe from racism and other prejudice, rather than leveraging them into positions of power that already have representation

If they are being written to be formally recognised then yes. If you are giving them power to overturn or impact laws via the voice based on outdated and prejudicial treatment from generations ago, then no.

Our constitution is a joke not fit to wipe your *** with regardless of who it does or doesn't include.

No, not in the way they want. They are only a small percentage of the population, and should be treated as a minority like other similar sized groups.

Yes they should be recognised, but only as the 2% of the population that they are. They are not a large percentage of the population, so they shouldn't be over-represented like they currently are.

Yes, but only if it recognizes the ability for indigenous people to gain autonomy separate from the colony with their own means of self-governance.

They are part of Australia and are Australians, and the constitution is for all Australians which includes them. So there's no need to start subdividing groups based on race since the constitution already applies to all.

As long as what ever is written into the constitution is only an advisory body and whatever is recommended doesn't need to be followed, this does not really affect me. Doesn't bother me if we have it or not in this scenario.

Its should state that anyone who is an Australian no matter their race, is expected to be treated as any Australian would

Recognised as what? australia, as a united, diverse, democratic, and stable nation, was created by by settlers. we have made ammends with the first nations people, and now the lyrics of the song a true "i am, you are, we're all australian"

No, this is a trick question. Constitutional rights are given to everyone, all people including aboriginal and Torres Strait islander people are recognised

No; the constitution is a set of laws and ideals that should affect all citizens equally. No one demographic should be singled out for special treatment. Doing so only increases the potential for discriminatory behaviour, not the reverse. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders deserve their history and contributions acknowledged, and the abuses done to them addressed in meaningful and compensatory ways, but not indefinitely, and not written into the very fabric of society.

It already recognises them. Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islanders are Australians. And the Australian constitution is for Australians.

We should encourage unity in our language. We are all Australians as far as the National Government is concerned

It already does it Says that the constitution is for all Australians, including indigenous ones already

Yes, but only those who consider themselves federation Australian citizens, people who only see themselves as Aboriginal should just be that.

No, the government should not specially recognise any racial group, as everyone should be seen as equal before the law and the constitution.

Should a non corrupt body be placed in parliament that can not be abolished that has equal powers as any party or politician and enable evolution of democracy.

The constitution already recognises all people as it is guided and underpinned by equality of citizenship

Yes, but I’d prefer to do something which would actually help marginalised people like indigenous Australians

Yes but more broadly to ensure all Australians regardless of background. Which I believe is already in the constitution.

Yes, but I would prefer to do something to actually help indigenous Australians, rather than spending a lot on a referendum

I believe recognition is important via opportunities and funding. the constitution will does not effect recognition for any individual. its on the basis of a whole nation.

yes but recognise them as Australian's, don't divide Aboriginals and Torres strait islander people from white Australians, make us all equal.

how are they represented in it? i believe that it shouldnt give them advantages over everyone else. everyone should be treated the same.

yes but they should be treated equally if they commit a crime

what they mean by recognise

Yes to an extent

I don’t mind

The constitution seems to be mostly overridden in any case the politicians will just do as they please. By adding the aboriginal people into the constitution it means that they can be further exploited than certainly not. Sorry, not sorry right?

The constitution should recognise ATSI rights to local autonomy as part of a Treaty, however it should not provide centralised power on the basis of forced diversity.

If they contribute to society and stop making colonization a generational problem. Then “Yes” it’s not about history iota about the future for the country.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should have the same opportunities as any other race does.

No, refer to everyone as australian, if they do not see themselves as australian in australia.. they need to leave regardless of ethnicity

Absolutely not. Australian citizens should be recognised equally no matter their ethnicity. Creating a distinction in the constitution enshrines racism in the country's core document and ensures racism as Australia's future

Yes, but only if the abilities granted by their constitutional recognition are made clear and voted on.

It's contradictory to want to 'remove all racial elements' and want to recognise a racial group. Race doesn't belong in the constitution.

As long as Australia categorises Aboriginals and Torres Straight Islanders as "another kind", I feel it's wrong. We're all citizens from this land or legally migrated otherwise

Worded only in a way that brings all Australians together instead of dividing aboriginal people further

No because we need to treat them as equals to the rest of us, not higher than us or more privileged but not lower than us and treated like they are a different creature.

A new document should be created to stand alongside the constitution to correctly reflect modern Australia and our next chapter as a nation moving forward. This document should recognise First Nations.

The constitution need to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Islander people as original custodians of the land and acknowledge they need help bridging the gap, but this needs to be done fairly not expending the rights of other Australian citizens

Yes, but they should be treated the same way as other people in terms of criminality. They shouldn't be let off easier for the things they do to Australian citizens.

"Yes, but we shouldn't let them take control. It would be very easy for them to go up to a house or business they want and claim that it's their land, leaving the owners with nothing. We may have treated them poorly in the past, but we have made every effort to apologize. However, they continue to engage in drug use and other negative activities, which only serves to perpetuate a bad reputation and promote racism."

Recognise but don’t segregate. All people deserve the same rights. No law should be added based on race

They should have the same level of citizenship of any other Australian citizen but should not have a voice in parliament restricted to indigenous people.

Yes, but in a manner that recognises first nations people without incorporating race-based rights into our constitution.

Aboriginal and Torres trait Island peoples should be equal in the community. They should practice their culture and be respected but more diversity between in the community isn't needed.

there are many things to consider however, it should not matter the race of who is in the constitution but rather the qualifications.

IF that is most necessary. Even though the land originally is owned by them. WE as Australians have considered this country to be an open diversity all culture so it is only fair everyone is put or no one is put in the constitution.

The constitution should recognize the harm done to these communities, but not place an overly large emphasis on said communities as to no ostracize them from the other denizens of the country.

Recognised of sites that are holy to them etc. not give them influential voices that could damage national progress due to race.

the aboriginals should be recognised but not given special treatment as it was their ancestors not them

Depending on what for if it is just letting them into government then no not at all but if it is to prob people to learn Australia's history from them ten yes

Reginition only

Yes, in a preamble

Yes, it already does

I am still yet to understand how the Voice Benefits indigineous people - It seems to me that its just adding another bloated bureacracy and will do nothing to help those people that need help - it seems very City Centric and ignores those in the bush

we shouldn't separate people by race and colour just be one species

Recognition only.

NO, they already have as much if not more of a voice as i do

They should only be treated as citizens, not classified as other.

Yes but not specifically. I want a constitution that recognises human beings, not race or ethnicity.

No because they are foreigners and therefore second class citizens.

No, the constitution should only recognise "Australians" and make no mention of belonging in Australia as an aspect of race, religious belief etc

Yes, but we should have a constitution that recognises people as human's not by their race or ethnicity.

Yes, but not specifically

with consultation with aboriginal and Torres Strait islander people

They are citizens of Australia, but should have no special privileges

All people residing in Australia should be recognised in the constitution.

colour and race should be irrelevant. It should really depend on the person themselves. Which includes many factors.

yes, but it should be limited

Yes, but hold no referendum.

No, they are already recognised as Australian citizens.

Everyone should be treated equally

they should but they shouldn't be given extra privileges

They should be recognised equally

Yes Absolutely they are the owners of our land

No, because it sets them apart from every other Australian and will allow governments to treat them differently.

It recognises "Australians", which is everyone living in Australia, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. So they are not discriminated or excluded anyway.

It’s time to recognise the person, regardless of race, age or gender.

No they are people just like everyone else. They don't deserve special treatment just because there indigenous.

No, leave it as it is.

yes should acknowledge them but how right affect them too.

We ought to establish treaties and recognition for first nations peoples

Our constitution already includes them

Treaded the same as everyone else

Two part answer. Aboriginal and Torres Straight islanders should have all the same rights and obligations as all Australians. Hence, we should be under the one banner as all Australians..

No we are one country and should not be segregated

Aboriginal and Torres Strait islanders should be treated as fully fledged Austrslians and offerded all the same rights and freedoms. As Australians there should be no need for forms to contain Heritage questions such as 'are you Aboriginal or Torres Straight Islander, nor should there be a need to indicate this.

Yes as long as they contribute to the economy

They already get recognised enough.

No race should be referenced in the constitution

Yes but we shouldn’t have to pay for them to live as it was not our fault for what happened in the past