The referendum held in Australia on October 14, 2023, was about whether to alter the Constitution to recognize the First Peoples of Australia by establishing an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice. The proposed amendment would create an Indigenous body, called the Voice to Parliament, that can provide advice to the government on Indigenous issues. Australians were asked to vote "Yes" or "No" on the ballot paper to indicate whether they agree to alter the 122-year-old constitution to recognize Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people. Despite comprising only 3.8 percent of Australias population, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples continue to experience drastic inequalities and the long-lasting impact of colonial policies. However, the referendum failed, with a majority of Australians voting "No" to the constitutional amendment.