Posted on Sep 13, 2023

On 14 October Australians will be asked to cast their vote in an historic choice – called a referendum – about the kind of country we want for the future.

The upcoming referendum on 14 October will ask you if you support:

• Recognising Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in our nation’s constitution; and
• Giving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people a voice to Parliament.

There should be nothing controversial about recognising in our constitution the fact that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are Australia’s first and continuing custodians.

With a continuous culture of over 65,000 years, it just makes sense they are recognised in our 122-year-old constitution.

A voice to Parliament means real change, giving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people a say on laws that directly affect them. It is something that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander overwhelmingly support.

By voting Yes, Australians will ensure our country takes a very real and meaningful step in the right direction towards reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Voting Yes also sends a powerful message to all politicians that Australians want a future that recognises and works towards reconciling the wrongs committed in the past. Not one with division and racism.

Now is the right time for Australia, as a maturing nation, to recognise the wrongs of the past.

After over 65,000 years of continuous culture, it’s time Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are recognised in our 122-year-old constitution.

The Union proudly supports the YES campaign, and we urge members to vote YES on 14 October to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in our nation’s Constitution with a Voice to Parliament.

On this page you will find Information and Resources to help you support the Yes! Campaign for Constitutional Recognition and a Voice to Parliament.

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