The Voice to Parliament is a proposed advisory body composed of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander representatives. Its purpose is to provide independent advice to the Australian Parliament and the Executive Government on laws and policies that directly affect Indigenous peoples. This body would be constitutionally enshrined, meaning it would be recognized in the Australian Constitution and could not be abolished by future governments without another referendum

. The Voice would not have legislative power or veto rights but would have the ability to make representations and offer advice on issues such as health, education, justice, and employment that impact Indigenous communities. Its members would be chosen by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, aiming to be representative, gender balanced, and inclusive of remote and youth voices

. The establishment of the Voice to Parliament was a key recommendation of the Uluru Statement from the Heart in 2017, which called for constitutional recognition and a mechanism for Indigenous Australians to be heard in policymaking. The proposal was put to a national referendum in October 2023, seeking public approval to amend the Constitution to create this advisory body

. In summary, the Voice to Parliament is a constitutionally recognized Indigenous advisory group designed to ensure that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have a formal and ongoing say in Australian laws and policies that affect them, promoting better outcomes and reconciliation