The referendum requires a majority of votes in a majority of states to succeed. In recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Peoples of Australia:ġ: There shall be a body, to be called the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice Ģ: 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 ģ: The Parliament shall, subject to this Constitution, have power to make laws with respect to matters relating to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice, including its composition, functions, powers and procedures. The proposed alteration to the constitution:Ĭhapter IX Recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples 129 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice The simple referendum question for us all to vote on and the final wording of the constitutional amendment has been decided as follows:Ī Proposed Law: to alter the Constitution to recognise the First Peoples of Australia by establishing an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice.
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