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Learn more about the Voice to Parliament
This weekend, Saturday 14th October is the Voice Referendum where Australians have a chance to take action and make a change.
According to the Australian Government “A Voice to Parliament would be a permanent body to make representations to the Australian Parliament and the Executive Government on legislation and policy of significance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It would further the self-determination of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, by giving them a greater say on matters that affect them.”
The Voice will be made up of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples from all states and territories, be gender balanced and include youth. A Voice to Parliament will not have veto powers but instead allows for direct communication between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the Government which will be enshrined in the constitution.
Take a moment to listen to Noel Pearson on why a Yes vote would be a ‘great day’ for multicultural communities:
Learn more about the Voice to Parliament
Watch this short video The Indigenous Voice to Parliament – separating fact from fiction | 7.30
- The Voice referendum: everything you need to know available from ABC news.
- Visit Learn more about the Voice from Yes 23 website.
- The Voice website by the Australian Government.
- The Voice fact checked by ABC and RMIT.
- The Australian Electoral Commission has information on where to find polling places and how to cast your vote.
Remember when discussing the Voice and voting this weekend it is crucial that any conversation is done respectfully and does not cause harm to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. Information about how to minimise harm in conversations about the referendum can be found on the Australian Human Rights Commission website.
