Explainer-Australians vote in Indigenous Voice referendum on Oct 14

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and former AFL player Michael Long walk to Parliament House at the completion of a 20-day long walk for the Yes campaign, in Canberra, Australia September 14, 2023. AAP Image/Mick Tsikas via REUTERS

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australians will vote on Saturday in the first referendum to alter the national constitution in almost a quarter century.

The referendum asks whether to recognise Indigenous people and establish a representative body that can provide non-binding advice to parliament.