Senator GALLAGHER (Australian Capital Territory—Minister for the Public Service, Minister for Finance, Minister for Women, Manager of Government Business in the Senate and Vice-President of the Executive Council) (14:42): I will refer the senator to the principles that have been released as part of the work that has been done over many years, with consensus and support across both chambers of parliament until, unfortunately, recently. This has been work that has been underway for years. The Voice will give independent advice to the parliament and government. The Voice will be chosen by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people based on the wishes of local communities. It will be representative of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities— The PRESIDENT: Minister, please resume your seat. Senator Liddle on a point of order? Senator Liddle: My question was very specific: will the Voice be used to enable a treaty to occur? The PRESIDENT: Senator Liddle, the minister is being directly relevant to your question. Minister, please continue. Senator GALLAGHER: I am explaining the principles that underpin the Voice, which is the question that the senator has asked of me. It will be empowering, community led, inclusive, respectful, culturally informed, accountable and transparent, working alongside existing organisations and traditional structures. It will not have a veto power. As the minister has said, it will focus on health, education, jobs and housing. (Time expired) The PRESIDENT: Senator Liddle, a second supplementary?