The Indigenous body will speak to “all parts of the government” including the cabinet, ministers and public servants.

The Voice will also advise statutory offices and agencies from the Reserve Bank to Centrelink, according to the top member of Referendum Working Group, Megan Davies.

“It’s hard enough, as it is, to get anything done in Canberra,” said Ben. 

“It will clog the workings of government.”

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