Upon retiring from the Victorian Supreme Court, Justice John Dixon has used his final remarks to call for constitutional recognition of Indigenous Australians whilst condemning "perpetuation of racist attitudes by the empty vessels making the most noise".

Justice Dixon presided over a number of high-profile cases during his tenure.

During his farewell ceremony after 13 years on the bench on Thursday, the former judge expressed his personal views on the Voice just weeks out from October's referendum.

His comments included reference to the recognition of Māori in New Zealand.

"I think it is shameful that there is conflict and doubt over whether this will be achieved," he said on Wednesday evening," he said, via the ABC.

"We ought to work together to resolve any uncertainty or disagreement on specifics, as our brothers and sisters across the ditch have done,"

"In truth, there is a root of collective shame in our racist past and the perpetuation and encouragement of racist attitudes by the empty vessels making the most noise.

Justice Dixon said he wanted to believe Australians would find "empathy", "grace" and "the fair go that ought to define our national character".

He said Indigenous Australians should be entitled to constitutional recognition, truth and treaties.

Justice Dixon was appointed as judge of the Supreme Court of Victoria in 2010.