OnInternational Day of World IndigenousPeoples Labor stands withAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to recommit to delivering a greater say in issues that affect their lives.

And the next step is enshrining an Indigenous voice in our Constitution. Because for too long ourfirst Australians have been excluded from the nation's birth certificate.

Labor is committed to advancing therecommendations from the Uluru Statement and the Referendum Councils report. Labor has clearly outlined a bipartisan parliamentary processto make this recognition a reality.

Labor calls on all parliamentarians to support Constitutional Recognition, as we await the response from the Government on establishing a Joint Parliamentary Committee to advancethisprocess.

We are determined to give Aboriginaland Torres Strait Islanderpeoplesa voice in the Constitution,and were committed to continuing to hear Indigenous voices inthe Parliament itself.

Labor is proud ofitsIndigenous parliamentarians Senator Patrick Dodson,Hon.Linda Burney MP and Senator Malarndirri McCarthy who bring a depth of understanding and lived experience to the issues that face ourfirst Australians.

Today is also a reminder that we still have more to do. We must continue to deliver practical, community driven measures to help close the gap for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in every part of our national life: from education and employment to justice, housing and health.

Labor is committed to working in a bipartisan way, striving for the best possible outcomes in partnership Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.