The Australian Society for Medical Research supports the recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the Australian Constitution and the establishment of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament.
For over 60 years, the Australian Society for Medical Research has advocated for the health and medical research sector with a vision of a healthy and equitable Australia. There is no doubt that there remains a significant gap in health outcomes between Indigenous Australians and non-Indigenous Australians. We believe that establishing a Voice to Parliament is an integral step in closing this gap.