Prime Minister Scott Morrison says there is not enough public support among Australians for constitutional recognition of First Nations people.
In 2017 the Uluru Statement From The Heart called for a constitutionally-enshrined Indigenous advisory body. However, Scott Morrison says his government is focused on pursuing a voice to parliament and on closing the gap.
The interim report for the Indigenous voice to parliament was released in January. It says the federal government should be obliged to seek advice from the voice on issues relevant to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. However, the body will have no power to overturn policy or prevent laws coming into force.