I don't have a full understanding of the context of the Voice obviously, but to me it looks like a really good first step towards indigenous perspectives being taken seriously in auspol. Australian colonisers have an
appalling track record with indigenous Australians, and there's so much work to be done to repair the damage done to communities, culture, and sovereignty. Creating accountability through official channels is a good way to begin tackling these difficult issues more seriously.
Again, nowhere near an expert, but I would very loosely compare it to the Waitangi Tribunal over here. The Waitangi Tribunal is a body established in 1975 to investigate and advise on breaches of Te Tiriti o Waitangi (our founding document, which we have
never successfully managed to fully honour.) It puts weight behind Māori voices on government issues, and creates accountability for treaty breaches. The government doesn't always follow their guidance, but it creates much more public stakes for them when it comes to legislation around treaty issues, since people are aware now of the views of treaty officials and can make informed decisions when it comes to election time about which politicians best honour the treaty.
Speaking of elections, ours is today and it's looking like things are leaning hard facist which terrifies me. I'm going to lose a substantial cut of my already meager income under a right wing government, and depending on who they make a coalition with likely several human rights as well. Would greatly appreciate good thoughts and hopes for a safe outcome