호주원주민 대변할 헌법기구 ‘보이스 (VOICE)’ 설립 국민투표는 10월 14일 (사전투표나 우편투표 가능)
앨버니지 총리 “호주를 하나로 묶을 수 있는, 일생에 한 번뿐인 기회 갖게 될 것”
호주의 앤서니 앨버니지 연방총리는 지난 8월 30일 (현지시간) 기자회견에서 “10월 14일, 원주민을 대변할 헌법 기구 ‘보이스’ (VOICE, 원주민 목소리) 설립과 관련해 개헌 국민투표를 실시한다”며 “호주인들은 호주를 하나로 묶을 수 있는, 일생에 한 번뿐인 기회를 갖게 될 것”이라고 밝혔다.
원주민 지위 향상은 지난해 집권한 앨버니지 총리의 공약이다.
여행 등으로 당일 (10월 14일) 투표가 불가능한 경우 사전투표나 우편 투표로 참여할 수 있다.
아래는 호주정부의 The Voice 홈페이지 안내문이다.
Be ready to vote – 14 October 2023
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice
On Saturday, 14 October 2023, Australians will have their say in a referendum about whether to change the Constitution to recognise the First Peoples of Australia by establishing a body called the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice.
Voters will be asked to vote ‘yes’ or ‘no’ on a single question. The question on the ballot paper will be:
“A Proposed Law: to alter the Constitution to recognise the First Peoples of Australia by establishing an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice.
Do you approve this proposed alteration?”
Read the referendum question and constitutional amendment.
Visit the Australian Electoral Commission for information on enrolment and voting.
What would the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice do?
The Voice will give independent advice to the Parliament and Government
The Voice will be accountable and transparent
The Voice will work alongside existing organisations and traditional structures
How would the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice be set up?
The Voice will be empowering, community‑led, inclusive, respectful and culturally informed
Voice Information Booklet
The ‘Recognising Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples through a Voice’ Information Booklet provides information on the Constitution, how a referendum works and what would happen if the referendum passes. It also details each of the design principles of the Voice, as well as the referendum question and constitutional amendment.
Read the Voice Information Booklet
New Voice Community Toolkit
The newly developed community toolkit includes a large range of resources with information about the Voice and the referendum, including translated resources, First Nations resources, posters, templates, social media posts, and more. You can share these resources with your communities and networks.
Latest news
Communique for the Referendum Engagement Group – 30 August 2023
Wednesday, 30 August 2023
Prime Minister announces referendum date
Wednesday, 30 August 2023
Parliament passes the Constitution Alteration Bill
Monday, 19 June 2023
Acknowledgement of Country
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Country throughout Australia and acknowledge their continuing connection to land, waters and community.
We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the Elders past and present.
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