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The article discusses the lack of priority for social issues faced by Aboriginal people in Australia during elections. It mentions the author's views on securing properly funded government initiatives for the community before undertaking amendments to the constitution over the rights of Aboriginal people. Topics discussed include the government policies that undermined Aboriginal rights, and political promises made to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The article reports that three years have passed since the expert panel set up by the former Australian prime minister Julia Gillard government made proposed amendment to provide recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It reveals that the amendments would recognise continuing cultures, languages and heritage of Aboriginals and provide them place in the constitution.