Proposed Referendum Wording

The Prime Minister has outlined three sentences the government proposes to be added to the constitution:

1)  There shall be a body, to be called the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice.

2)  Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice may make representations to parliament and the executive government on matters relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

3) The parliament shall, subject to this constitution, have power to make laws with respect to the composition, functions, powers and procedures of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice.