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The Voice to Parliament Referendum
What is the Voice referendum?
In late 2023, all eligible Australian citizens aged 18 years and over will vote on whether Australia should change its Constitution to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Peoples of Australia by establishing a body called the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice.
The Voice would be an independent and permanent advisory body. It would give advice to the Australian Parliament and Government on matters that affect the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have called for members of the Voice to be chosen by First Nations peoples based on the wishes of local communities.
When is the referendum?
The Voice referendum will be held in late 2023.
Where can I find out more information and resources?
To find out more, visit voice.gov.au. See below for direct links to resources:
- The ‘Recognising Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander Peoples through a Voice’ Information Booklet provides information on the Constitution, how a referendum works and what would happen if the referendum passes. It also details each of the design principles of the Voice, as well as the referendum question and constitutional amendment.
- Includes resources to help you learn more about the Voice and the referendum, including videos and fact sheets.
Voice to Parliament, Parramatta Public Forum
- Register for this special public event on Thursday, 5 October at Western Sydney University - Parramatta City Campus. Come along to learn about the upcoming Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum.
