Hi Paul,

The link I gave to shadowminister explains away the concerns
he may have.

It explains them very well.

They have not yet decided on the statement to be included in the Constitution. There are distinct positions on the wording, is the executive government the body to which they report or the Parliament?

There is no clear wording on the Voice and it is still being developed, there are those that want powers enshrined, though Albanese hides these voices.

Foxy,

Why would an opinion piece in the conversation about a constitutional change that has yet to be defined, by a person that is not directly involved put my mind at rest?

The road to hell is paved with good intentions. The report and every document on the issue are just good intentions. It is like going to buy a car and the seller tells you it is a good car at a good price but won't tell you the make or condition of the car or the price.

shadowminister,

To me the piece in "The Conversation," I thought explained
things rather well. Obviously you want more information.
I feel that we have different concepts of what all this is
about and therefore different expectations.

I shall leave it there. I don't think anything productive
can be achieved in continuing this conversation with you.

Your mind appears to be made up. As is mine.
And never the twain shall meet.

I see that Loopy Lidia was booed and jeered at by the crowd at the poofs parade for her stupid stunt with a truck.

Hi Foxy

Off topic, part of enriching the lives of dementia sufferers is singing songs with them that slightly improves their memories of the past.

I consulted my old mate Sister Maria of the Sisters of St. Joseph for a better rendition of "Bicycle Built for Two".

She sung thusly:

"Daisy, Daisy, give me your answer do.
I’m half crazy, all for the love of you.
It won't be a stylish Entry
I can't afford a Frenchie
But we'll be sweet
Between the sheets
Of a waterbed built for two."

If nothing else comes from this thread, with Voice Referendum arguments ending in perhaps October 2023, at least there is fine poetry.

Cheers Mavs