The Voice: How other countries do it

<p>A Voice to Parliament would be a first for Australia, but it’s not the first of its kind in the world.</p><p>Norway has had an indigenous-led Parliament for more than three decades, with local representatives advising on issues that impact their people.</p><p>Closer to home, New Zealand has a Maori Voice in Parliament, with specially established seats for indigenous MPs.</p><p>So, what impact have these bodies had? And could they offer a glimpse of life in Australia if we vote “Yes”? </p><p>Today, author and contributor to <em>The Saturday Paper</em> Andrew Wear on what we can learn from other countries that have given indigenous people a Voice. </p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Socials: </strong>Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/7ampodcast">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a></p><p><strong>Guest:</strong> Contributor to <em>The Saturday Paper</em>, Andrew Wear.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>