The Voice to Parliament Referendum
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We are voting on the Voice to Parliament referendum on 14 October.
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All Australian citizens aged 18 and over have to vote in the referendum.
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The Voice to Parliament is a way for First Nations people to have a voice in the government.
You can read about it in our Easy Read fact sheet.
How to vote
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You will write Yes or No on the ballot paper.
You can practise at this link.
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The AEC (Australian Electoral Commission) has Easy Read guides to help you understand what to do.
Thinking about your vote
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These links can help you think about how you want to vote.
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The Uluru Statement from the Heart was written by First Nations people.
It gave the idea for the Voice to Parliament.
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Participate Australia and SydWest made some videos about the Voice to Parliament.
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Inclusion Australia made a video with Damian Griffis from First Peoples Disability Network about the Voice to Parliament.
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CID thinks people should vote Yes on the Voice to Parliament.
You can read about why at the link.