what is the voice to parliment

The Voice to Parliament, also known as the Indigenous Voice to Parliament, is a proposed Australian federal advisory body that would comprise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander representatives chosen by Indigenous peoples from around the country. The Voice would make representations to the Parliament and the Executive Government on matters relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and would have its own resources to allow it to research, develop, and make representations. The Voice would be able to make representations proactively and respond to requests for representations from the Parliament and the Executive Government. The proposed advisory body would give independent advice to the Parliament and Government, but would not have veto powers over legislation. The Voice is intended to recognize the special place of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Australias history and to give Indigenous communities a route to help inform policy and legal decisions that impact their lives. The Voice would be a permanent advisory body that would give advice to the government about the issues that affect First Nations peoples. The proposal for the Voice has been the subject of a constitutional referendum, which has been a key issue for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.