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What is the significance of the Uluru Statement from the Heart?
- A statement by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples calling for constitutional recognition and a Voice to Parliament
- A government policy on tourism to Uluru
- A declaration of land rights by the Northern Territory government
- A reconciliation agreement between Australia and New Zealand
Why this is the correct answer
Issued in 2017 at a national constitutional convention held at Uluru, the Uluru Statement from the Heart was a landmark document from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples calling for constitutional recognition and the establishment of a First Nations Voice to Parliament. It also called for a Makarrata Commission to oversee agreements between governments and First Nations and a process of truth-telling about Australian history.