The former judge said action to address the gap between Indigenous people and other Australians was more urgent than adding some words to the constitution
A former high court justice has voiced doubts over the impact constitutional recognition would have if passed, saying that solving the massive economic disadvantage of Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander people should be prioritised.
Michael Kirby made the comments on Tuesday at a University of New South Wales panel debate on the health and social consequences of Indigenous incarceration, held as part of Naidoc week.
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