Explainer-What is Australia's Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum?


FILE PHOTO: Writing on a car displays support for the 'Yes' vote in Australia's upcoming referendum on Indigenous issues, at a car park in Alice Springs, Australia, September 17, 2023. REUTERS/Jaimi Joy/File Photo

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australians will be asked to vote in a referendum on Oct. 14 to constitutionally recognise its Indigenous people through the establishment of a representative body that can provide non-binding advice to the parliament.

Here's what you need to know about Australia's Voice to Parliament campaign:

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