Why is the Voice to Parliament being placed in the Constitution? 

Placing the Voice in the Constitution will mean that it is protected and can always speak truth to power on behalf of First Nations Communities. 

It will also mean that we are finally recognising the 65,000 years of history and continuous connection First Peoples have with our land.

It is also what First Nations people have asked us to do. The Uluru Statement asked for the Voice to be enshrined in the Constitution so that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are empowered and can take a rightful place in their own country.

Why is the Voice to Parliament needed?

The Voice is all about improving the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians. We will make better policies when informed by the people on the ground.

A Voice to Parliament will give Indigenous communities a route to help inform policies that impact their life. 

We know that when First Nations people are included in making decisions about how to improve their communities, better progress is made - the Indigenous Rangers program and Aboriginal Controlled Community Health Services are just two examples. 

There are three key elements to the Voice:

1. The Voice is Practical

It will help close the gap.

2. The Voice will be Unifying

This is an opportunity to unite our country and take a step towards reconciliation.

3. The Voice is what First Nations people want

First Nations people have asked for the Voice to be enshrined in the Constitution - so that we can bring our nation together.