The referendum on the Voice to Parliament will take place on Saturday October 14, 2023.
We’ve committed to sharing information on the importance, purpose and process of the Voice referendum to support the Bayside community in making an informed decision.
It is compulsory by law for all eligible Australian citizens to enrol and vote in federal elections, by-elections and referendums.
If you need to enrol or update your personal details, please visit the Australian Electoral Commission website.
Polling places will be open between 8am and 6pm, local time, on Saturday October 14, 2023. We will share more information on the location of polling places when it becomes available.
Sharing the word on the Voice
In our March meeting, Council resolved to support a First Nations Voice to Parliament enshrined in the constitution.
This follows Council’s support for the Uluru Statement from the Heart in August 2021 and commitment to acting locally via our Reconciliation Action Plan.
A Voice to Parliament will give Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities a route to help inform policy and legal decisions that impact their lives.
Bayside is supporting the Voice while also recognising that there is not uniformity of opinion within the community in relation to the Voice, and respecting everyone’s right to make their own decision on the issue.
If you would like to learn more about the Voice, please access the following resources:
