Makarrata

The First Nations Peoples have spoken. 

I fully expected this result.
And I wholeheartedly support it. 

Unfortunately, any changes to the Australian constitution needs to go to a referendum and allow the tyranny of the majority an opportunity to vote it down. 

Any opposition needs to be quashed!

No ifs, no buts. 

This is not a decision that should be left in the hands of ill-informed, bigoted, racist people to deny the first peoples their rightful voice. 

There should be no debate. 
Zero debate. 

It simply needs to happen. 

The First Peoples of our nation have decided on the only pathway to assure their sovereign futures and it is our responsibility as fellow human beings to support this absolutely, resolutely, unequivocally. 

We should look to our neighbours for enlightenment and with great humility acknowledge that the chosen pathway will have very little effect on our individual lives but will do an infinite greatness for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. 

I stand with my indigenous brothers and sisters, united as Australians, to say that this is your moment and I know you will shine through the struggle that lies ahead, knowing that it is nothing compared to the many great struggles that are behind you. 

You have spoken and my ears have heard.

If there are marches, you will have my feet.

When you face opposition, you will have my voice.

And if the country splits you will have my allegiance.

That is my Makarrata with you.