What is the Indigenous Voice to Parliament and how would it work? Plus everything you need to know about voting and what happens next

On October 14, Australian voters will vote in the first referendum of this century. This would happen by changing the constitution to include a body called the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice, which would give Indigenous people a direct line to advise government on issues that affect their communities. The Voice is short for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament — a proposed body made up of Indigenous Australians from around the country who would advise the parliament and executive government on matters relating to Indigenous peoples. This information can be found in the proposed addition to the constitution, which reads: In recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Peoples of Australia: there shall be a body, to be called the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice; the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice may make representations to the Parliament and the Executive Government of the Commonwealth on matters relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples; the Parliament shall, subject to this Constitution, have power to make laws with respect to matters relating to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice, including its composition, functions, powers and procedures. Support for Indigenous Australians Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander crisis support line 13YARN on 13 92 76 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander crisis support line 13YARN on 13 92 76 eSafety Commission's First Nations resources While Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are leading the case for Yes, there are also prominent Indigenous leaders backing a No vote.