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THE DRAFT REFERENDUM QUESTION:
DO YOU SUPPORT AN ALTERATION TO THE CONSTITUTION THAT ESTABLISHES AN ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER VOICE?
Voters will be asked to answer YES or NO.
WHAT WE KNOW
Details so far make it clear that:
- A simple YES/NO question will be asked
- A Voice to Parliament would have a Constitutional guarantee
- The Voice will provide advice only to Parliament and Government
- Parliament will decide the structure of the Voice
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
More information on the proposal will follow. All Australians will know what they are voting on.
- The government will outline key elements of the Voice by the end of 2022
- It is important that all Australians are involved in learning more about the Voice
- There will be ample time for all Australians to understand what they are voting on
SUPPORTING A VOICE
Australians are getting behind a Voice to Parliament because it is:
Simple
A Voice will be a representative body made up of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from across the country. It sits outside the Parliament and provides advice to the Parliament and Government on issues that have a particular impact on Indigenous people.
Safe
The draft addition to the Constitution is the result of many years of work. Some of the most respected and experienced constitutional experts have been involved. It is designed to be simple, effective and appropriate for the Constitution.
Practical
Australians agree the quality of life for many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people can and should be better. Governments have struggled to drive real change on many issues like education and health. Giving Indigenous people a real say over these issues – because they know what works best for their families and communities – will drive practical change.
Unifying
All Australians can be involved in the movement towards a referendum. It is an opportunity to contribute to a matter of national importance and deliver a unifying moment through a successful YES vote in a referendum.
TAKE ACTION
Sign the
Canvas
Show your support for a Voice to Parliament guaranteed by the Constitution and join thousands of Australians who have signed the Uluru Statement Canvas!
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Donate to the From the Heart campaign and help us achieve a constitutionally-guaranteed Voice to Parliament through a successful referendum!
Let your
politicians know
Use our guide to send a letter to your local MP asking them to support a Voice to Parliament guaranteed by the Constitution.
WE CAN MAKE THIS CHANGE HAPPEN WITH YOUR SUPPORT
Our community of supporters is growing
I support the Uluru Statement because…It’s time that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are included in our Constitution.
On behalf of the employees of ANZ, I accept the generous invitation of the Uluru Statement from the Heart to walk together for a better future. We support the establishment of a First Nations Voice to parliament enshrined in the Constitution and a Makarrata Commission to supervise a process of agreement-making and truth telling. This is a fair, practical and unifying reform.Our vision for Reconciliation is that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities thrive and that all Australians are unified around our shared history.
I am signing the Uluru Statement because... when I’m older I want to have a say on laws that affect me and my mob
I am signing the Uluru Statement because... We are asking forthe same thing our elders asked for. It’s time for meaningful change that addresses the root causes to our problems. Not more bandaid solutions.
I am signing the Uluru Statement because... Indigenous peoples Voice must be enshrined in and protected by Australian Constitution, nothing less is good enough - the truth of our history must be acknowledged and righted so we can move forward together.
I support the Uluru Statement because…It’s time that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are included in our Constitution.
I support the Uluru Statement because…It’s time that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are included in our Constitution.
I support the Uluru Statement because…It’s time that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are included in our Constitution.
I support the Uluru Statement because…It’s a fair and practical reform.
I support the Uluru Statement because…It’s a fair and practical reform.
