The Latest Breaking News from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice

Ex-Liberal minister tells referendum committee First Nations people despair for their future because they are never listened to

Some of the nation's pre-eminent constitutional law experts have resoundingly backed the proposed Voice to Parliament during a parliamentary committee hearing in the nation's capital.

The Voice would be a permanent body to advise parliament, representing First Nations people on policies that affect their lives.

After Mark Dreyfus finished speaking, many rose to give a standing ovation. The mostly empty opposition side remained seated.

Kenneth Hayne backs the details of the proposed referendum on a Voice to Parliament.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s voice cracked as he unveiled details of the Voice referendum’s wording but his determination to get it passed didn’t, and the Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus wants ‘urgent advice’ from the AFP about independent Senator Lidia Thorpe being tackled at a protest in Canberra.

Constitutional lawyers are divided on whether the proposed wording for the Voice could face a High Court challenge if it was written into the constitution.

A referendum years in the making will be held in Australia before 2023 is up. Here’s what we can expect in the next few months

The proposed wording of the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum question has been announced, but what is required of voters? And when are Australians expected to vote?