First Nation’s Voice

Movers Tan, C

Dr Carolyn Tan sought the leave of Synod to move the motion in an amended form. Leave was granted.

Dr Carolyn Tan moving, The Very Rev’d Peter Catt seconding

The General Synod:

Supports the recommendation of the Referendum Council for a constitutionally-entrenched First Nations’ Voice to the Commonwealth Parliament;

2. Encourages the governments in Australia to seek to negotiate in good faith with First Nations’ Peoples towards treaties or other similar forms of agreement;

3. Requests the General Secretary to convey this resolution to the Prime Minister, State Premiers, and Leaders of the Opposition;

4. Requests the Public Affairs Commission in consultation with NATSIAC to prepare resources, including summaries and theological reflections for use by Anglican parishes, schools and organisations, on the Referendum Council Report on any subsequent referendum questions and on the progress of treaty or similar negotiations.

5 September 2017

Resolution year: 2017
Resolution number: 28/17