The referendum is officially happening! It has passed the Senate and by the end of 2023 the public will cast their votes - YES OR NO - to see if we want to change the constitution to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as the First Peoples of Australia by creating an Indigenous advisory body known as the Voice.

The proposed change is to create:

Chapter IX Recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples

129 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice

In recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the First Peoples of Australia:

1. There shall be a body, to be called the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice;

2. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice may make representations to the Parliament and the Executive Government of the Commonwealth on matters relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples;

3. The Parliament shall, subject to this Constitution, have power to make laws with respect to matters relating to the Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander Voice, including its composition, functions, powers and procedures.

Examine that, discuss it, and come to a conclusion yourself as to how you want to vote!

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