what is the yes vote in australia

The Yes vote in Australia refers to the upcoming referendum on October 14, 2023, which would enshrine in the nations constitution a mechanism for Indigenous people to have a voice in the parliament. Specifically, the referendum proposes to establish a body called the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice, which would enable self-determination of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, providing opportunities to inform policy and legal decisions that directly impact them. A Yes vote would mean approving an alteration to the Australian Constitution, which would give distinct recognition to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people that couldn't be reversed by future governments.