Voice to Parliament Referendum
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On 14 October 2023 Australians will have their say in a referendum about whether to change the Constitution to establish an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice. to Parliament.
The Voice would be an independent and permanent advisory body. It would give advice to the Australian Parliament and Government on matters that affect the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
We are committed to listening to our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. Constitutional recognition gives Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people a voice on matters that affect their lives and will improve social, cultural and economic outcomes for our First Nations people.
While Council supports the Yes vote, we recognise there is a wide range of views within our diverse community. We ask that people make an informed individual decision on how they will vote. Please visit the Electoral Commission website for more information.
Where to vote in this referendum Before referendum dayEarly voting commences on 2 October 2023. There are two options in Brimbank for early voting
1st Sunshine Scout Hall 23 Nixon St, Sunshine Grow Church 95 Alfrieda St, St AlbansOpening hours for both locations:
Mon 2 Oct – Fri 6 Oct: 8:30am–5:30pm Sat 7 Oct: 9am–4pm Mon 9 Oct – Thu 12 Oct: 8:30 am–5:30 pm Fri 13 Oct: 8:30 am–6 pm On referendum dayLocal schools and churches that regularly act as polling places for elections will be set up for people to vote in the referendum.
Enter the name of your suburb or postcode here for local polling booths.
By postal votePostal voting is available for anyone not able to make it to vote in-person, either on voting day or during the early voting period.
In order to vote via mail you must complete a postal vote application beforet 6pm on Wednesday 11 October 2023.