“too thin
on proposals”
said the minister¹
“a three-word report
to the government
not nearly enough
to determine that platform
from which to initiate
an indigenous voice
in our federal parliament”

in the background
there was exasperation
as those gathered
immediately recalled
the pm’s position
on economic development

from the outset
he had proposed
“jobs & growth”
&,
an election was won.

Note: Senator Scullion Minister for Indigenous Affairs 2013 - 2019, appeared on “National Wrap,” ABC TV on Sunday night 7th August 2017, answering questions about “The Uluru Statement” while attending the GARMA Festival. His responses are paraphrased.

First published by ‘The Mozzie’, Vol 27, Issue 4, edited by Ron Heard May 2019