The referendum on an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice was held on Saturday, October 14, 2023. The referendum question asked voters whether to alter the Constitution to recognize the First Peoples of Australia by establishing an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice. The referendum did not pass. The key dates for the administration of the 2023 referendum are as follows:

• Issue of writ and formal commencement of the referendum: Monday, September 11
• Postal vote applications open: Monday, September 11
• Close of rolls: 8pm, Monday, September 18
• Remote voting begins: Monday, September 25
• Early voting centers open (NT, TAS, VIC & WA): Monday, October 2
• Early voting centers open (ACT, NSW, QLD & SA): Tuesday, October 3
• Postal vote applications close: 6pm, Wednesday, October 11
• Referendum day: Saturday, October 14
• Last day for the receipt of postal votes: Friday, October 27
• Return of the writ: TBC

Therefore, the referendum on an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice was held on Saturday, October 14, 2023.