Anger over Tony Abbott's Indigenous envoy role: 'Haven't we been punished enough?'

Aboriginal leaders say they are dismayed and disappointed by the proposal to appoint Tony Abbott as special envoy on Indigenous affairs to the Federal Government.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has asked Mr Abbott to take on the job, and the ABC understands the former PM has given an "in-principle" agreement.

There are still questions about the new position, including how it will complement the roles of the Indigenous Affairs Minister and the Indigenous Health Minister.

The Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Nigel Scullion, said while the details were yet to be worked out, he was looking forward to working with the former PM.

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