On 14 October 2023, Australians will have their say in a referendum about whether to change the Constitution to recognise the First Peoples of Australia by establishing a body called the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice.

Voters will be asked to vote ‘yes’ or ‘no’ on a single question. The question on the ballot paper will be:

A Proposed Law: to alter the Constitution to recognise the First Peoples of Australia by establishing an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice.

Do you approve this proposed alteration?

Read the proposed constitutional amendment.

Read the Voice design principles in full.  

The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) will share more information about how and where to vote as we get closer to the referendum. In the meantime, visit the AEC website for information on enrolment and voting.