How you can help

WHAT IS THE REFERENDUM QUESTION?

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?

What would the constitutional amendment be?

If the referendum passes the Constitution will include a new chapter. The details would be: In recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Peoples of Australia:

There shall be a body, to be called the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice;

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;

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.

To pass a referendum, you must have a majority of voters across the nation and a majority of voters in most states vote yes. This means you need a majority in at least four states as well as a national majority.

RAUL SUGUNANANTHAN UNITING ADVOCACY

The Uniting Church Assembly has created a fantastic digital hub where you can find more details: uniting.church/voice

Talk to your friends and family about the Voice

Host an event at your Church:

• Host a kitchen table conversation

• Invite Nathan Tyson or another Indigenous leader to speak at your congregation

Visuals: Update your Church sign to support the ‘Yes’ campaign

• Display a ‘Yes’ banner at church.

Write

Have questions?

Nathan

Tyson