Voice to Parliament: Your guide to resources about the referendum

Learn more about the referendum before you vote on Saturday 14 October

Redfern Community Centre, Redfern, 1 June 2022

Australia is a diverse nation with a rich cultural heritage that dates back 65,000 years. The First Peoples of Australia have deep and enduring connections to this land.

The Uluru Statement from the Heart proposes that a Voice to Parliament enshrined in the Australian Constitution is a meaningful way to make this recognition a reality.

To change the Constitution, there needs to be a referendum. The referendum on Saturday 14 October, will ask the Australian people a single question. The referendum question is:

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?

This is a significant moment in our history.

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How you can get involved

Join a free Walking together workshop to learn more about the Uluru Statement from the Heart, First Nations Voice to Parliament and how you can take meaningful action towards reconciliation.
Explore other events to help you find out more about the proposal before making a decision. Visit What’s On for details.
Read about the Uluru Statement from the Heart and expand your knowledge with a course.
If you are an Australian citizen over the age of 18, make sure you are enrolled to vote.
Book one of our hireable community spaces to hold a community event or activity on the Voice to Parliament or Uluru Statement from the Heart. Eligible groups can apply for a fee waiver.
If you are a recognised community organisation, you can apply for venue hire support sponsorship to get help to host a free public event supporting the campaign for a ‘Yes’ vote in the Voice to Parliament referendum in one of our landmark venues. Applications close Saturday 30 September.
Other events to help you find out more about the proposal before making a decision will be held later in the year. Keep an eye on What’s On for details.