This article argues that the call for establishment of a national Indigenous ‘voice’ ought to be seen by the Australian government in historical context, primarily as a call for remediation for historical injustices, not just as an opportunity for improvement in the lives and governance of Indigenous Australians. Viewed this way, the call carries with it an imperative for government both to recognise the moral weight underpinning it and to be active in seeking to settle the matter, either by agreeing to the reform proposal or otherwise by negotiating an acceptable outcome. The article closes by considering possible ways in which settlement might occur.

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建立澳大利亚土著“声音”

本文认为，澳大利亚政府应该在历史背景下看待建立民族土著“声音”的呼吁，主要是呼吁纠正历史不公正现象，而不仅仅是改善人民生活和治理的机会。土著澳大利亚人。从这个角度来看，这一呼吁要求政府既要认识到支撑它的道德分量，又要积极寻求解决问题，要么同意改革提案，要么通过谈判达成可接受的结果。文章最后考虑了可能发生和解的可能方式。