what is the wording of the voice referendum

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The wording of the referendum question for the Indigenous Voice to parliament in Australia is: “A proposed law: To alter the constitution to recognize the First Peoples of Australia by establishing an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice. Do you approve this proposed alteration?” . On referendum day, voters will be asked to vote yes or no on this single question. If the referendum succeeds, the constitution would state that the “Voice may make representations” to the Parliament and government “on matters relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.” . Most details of the Voice’s makeup and function would be left to Parliament.