The Voice Referendum will be held on October 14. Here's everything you need to know before you vote.

Introduction to the Referendum00:00:00

Australians are preparing to vote in a national referendum to determine if an Indigenous Voice to Parliament should be enshrined in the Constitution. The vote will be a simple yes or no decision.

Why the Voice is Proposed00:02:35

The proposal aims to address the significant disparities in health, wealth, and education between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians, as previous government policies have often failed to close the gap or caused harm.

The Uluru Statement and the Model00:03:42

Stemming from the 2017 Uluru Statement, the proposed Voice is intended to be an advisory body that provides feedback to Parliament and the executive government on matters affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

The Mechanics of the Vote00:06:44

The referendum requires a double majority to pass: a majority of all voters nationwide and a majority of voters in at least four out of six states. The government has focused on a simple question to avoid the pitfalls of past failed referendums.

Diverse Perspectives and Concerns00:11:36

Public opinion is divided, with concerns within both the broader community and Indigenous groups regarding the potential efficacy of the Voice, the lack of specific detail in the Constitution, and whether this approach is the most effective way to achieve real change.