The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice would be an independent and permanent advisory body. 

It would give advice to the Australian Parliament and Government on matters that affect the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

This includes issues such as education, health, housing, justice and other policies with a practical impact on First Nations people.

If the referendum passes, there would be a process with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, the Parliament and the broader public to settle the Voice design.

Legislation to establish the Voice would then go through standard parliamentary processes to ensure adequate scrutiny by elected representatives in both houses of Parliament.

This would ensure the Voice can evolve and adapt as circumstances change, while upholding the authority of Parliament to legislate the Voice.

We support the Uluru Statement from the Heart and believe that Treaty and Truth Telling is an important step on the path to healing and reconciliation.

Lifeline Darling Downs and Southwest Queensland walks alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and supports a Yes Vote to introduce a Voice to Parliament.

Resources:

The Uluru Statement

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice Fact Sheet

Information from the https://voice.gov.au/ website