The term indigenous voice refers to a proposed tool that is aimed at ensuring that Indigenous Australians have a direct and meaningful say in the government decision-making process that affects their lives and communities. This includes several forms of representation, consultation and engagement constructed to strengthen the indigenous voices and perspectives within the political system. The Indigenous voice seeks to address the past demoted and the exclusion of Indigenous peoples left out of the political process, treated unfairly, and had their land and their culture taken away. The indigenous voice is an impression that emerges as a response to making things fairer by and to doing these injustices and recognising the need for better indigenous…show more content… The expression of ideas allows individuals to express their thoughts and beliefs without fear of control, this promotes an open debate and exchange of diverse viewpoints of individuals which are essential for decision-making and the well-functioning of democratic foundations. A case where the core value of freedom is shown was a high court decision in Lange v Australian Broadcasting Corporation (1997), this case focussed on the rising allegations against the prime minister of New Zealand, David Lang on an Australian television program. The lawsuit was against the Australian Broadcasting Corporation known as (ABC), the high court ruled in favour of ABC supporting the importance of freedom of political-based communication as a fundamental aspect of democracy. Individualism is a fundamental social outlook that emphasises the importance of individual freedom, independence and self–sufficiency. It places value on the rights, interests and dignity of individuals over combined or group interests. In the framework of democracy, individualism is an essential principle that supports the rights and liberties of citizens, and equality of opportunity. Equality of opportunity in individualism promotes the idea that all individuals should have equal chances to succeed regardless of their identity, background or circumstances. Equality of opportunity: opposes discrimination, advocating for meritocracy and equal treatment under the law.…show more content… Human rights are about being treated and treating others fairly and ensuring everyone can make choices about their own lives. The rights also include civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights, which are typically protected by international treaties, national constitutions and domestic laws. Human rights are crucial because they uphold the dignity, equality and the well-being of all individuals. One of the human rights, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) states that all humans are born free and equal in dignity and rights, they are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of kingship which means that no matter who you are the fact that you are human being grants you these rights, and cannot be unjustly taken away from you just because someone dislikes you and that is regardless of what nationality you are, cultural background, religion or political views. This also means that no one can be forced into slavery and not required to follow any social obligation, constraints or restrictions others might think that the individual has due to their race, gender, gender identity or sexual orientation. Human rights are not protected in the constitution for two reasons. The first reason is that some people initially believed that there was no need for specific laws
