The Morrison government is forming a senior advisory group to help develop options for an indigenous voice to government.
Indigenous Australians Minister Ken Wyatt said the group will be led by two prominent indigenous leaders, Professors Tom Calma and Marcia Langton.
The 19-strong group will oversee the 'Co-Design' process to enhance local and regional decision-making and provide a voice to government.
In a statement, Mr Wyatt said he has travelled to Queensland and the Northern Territory over the past few week to listen to indigenous Australians
"I am committed to being the minister for all indigenous Australians, and want to make sure that all of their voices can be heard loud and clear," he said.
"The best outcomes are achieved when indigenous Australians are at the centre of decision-making. We know that for too long decision making treated the symptoms rather than the cause."
The first meeting of the senior advisory group will be held on Wednesday, November 13 at Old Parliament House in Canberra.
THE SENIOR ADVISORY GROUP COMPRISIES:
* Professor Tom Calma
* Professor Marcia Langton
* Professor Frank Brennan
* Professor Peter Buckskin
* Josephine Cashman
* Marcia Ella-Duncan
* Joanne Farrell
* Mick Gooda
* Chris Kenny
* Vonda Malone
* June Oscar
* Alison Page
* Noel Pearson
* Benson Saulo
* Pat Turner
* Professor Maggie Walter
* Tony Wurramarrba
* Peter Yu
* Galarrwuy Yunupingu
Australian Associated Press
