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Australia and Aotearoa-New Zealand share a close, long-standing and mutually beneficial relationship. Both governments acknowledge our respective indigenous peoples – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia, and Māori, tangata whenua of Aotearoa-New Zealand. The Governments of Australia and Aotearoa-New Zealand establish this Collaboration Arrangement (the Arrangement) in recognition of the unique role of our indigenous peoples in the identity of our respective countries,...

The National Voice Co–Design Group met for the first time in Canberra this week to begin work on developing models to ensure Indigenous people are heard at a national level on decisions that affect their lives. It was a very positive and productive meeting that focussed on the establishment of guiding principles for a National Indigenous Voice. The Group comprises 16 members drawn from a broad cross section of the Australian community. Members have a range of backgrounds and bring different...