What are the ways to ensure the Voice to Parliament doesn't become a lobby group favouring one segment of First Nations peoples, particularly the east coast nations, over those living in dire conditions in the north and west?
Options can be found in (A) who is chosen to be a part of the Voice and (B) how it works in practice.
The Langton/Calma report and now the Voice Principles show that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples know that the Voice needs to be able to respond to the very different needs and wants of Indigenous peoples across the country. The Voice will be held accountable for its performance by the communities it serves. If needed, the Parliament has the means to modify the legislation that informs the structure for the Voice.