Constitution Alteration (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice) 2023

Type
Government
Portfolio
Attorney-General
Originating house
House of Representatives
Status
Passed Both Houses
Parliament no
47

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Summary

Proposes an alteration to the Constitution to recognise First Peoples of Australia by establishing an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to make representations to the Parliament and the Executive Government of the Commonwealth on matters relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. [The bill was passed by an absolute majority of each House of the Parliament. The proposal was not approved at the subsequent referendum on 14 October 2023.]

Progress

House of Representatives
Introduced and read a first time 30 Mar 2023
Second reading moved 30 Mar 2023
Second reading debate 22 May 2023
Second reading debate 23 May 2023
Second reading debate 24 May 2023
Second reading debate 25 May 2023
Second reading debate 30 May 2023
Second reading agreed to 31 May 2023
Consideration in detail debate 31 May 2023
Third reading agreed to 31 May 2023
Senate
Introduced and read a first time 13 Jun 2023
Second reading moved 13 Jun 2023
Second reading debate 13 Jun 2023
Second reading debate 14 Jun 2023
Second reading debate 15 Jun 2023
Second reading debate 16 Jun 2023
Second reading agreed to 16 Jun 2023
Committee of the Whole debate 16 Jun 2023
Third reading moved 19 Jun 2023
Third reading debated 19 Jun 2023
Third reading agreed to 19 Jun 2023
Finally passed both Houses 19 Jun 2023

Documents and transcripts

Text of bill

Explanatory memoranda

Proposed amendments

House of representatives

Senate

Schedules of amendments

No documents at present

Bills digest

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Helpful information

Text of bill

  • First reading: Text of the bill as introduced into the Parliament
  • Third reading: Prepared if the bill is amended by the house in which it was introduced. This version of the bill is then considered by the second house.
  • As passed by both houses: Final text of bill agreed to by both the House of Representatives and the Senate which is presented to the Governor-General for assent.

Explanatory memoranda

  • Explanatory memorandum: Accompanies and provides an explanation of the content of the introduced version (first reading) of the bill.
  • Supplementary explanatory memorandum: Accompanies and explains amendments proposed by the government to the bill.
  • Revised explanatory memorandum: Accompanies and explains the amended version (third reading) of the bill. It supersedes the explanatory memorandum.

Proposed amendments

Circulated by members and senators when they propose to make changes to the bill. For details about the outcome of proposed amendments please refer to either the Votes and Proceedings (House of Representatives) or the Journals (Senate).

Schedules of amendments

Schedules of amendments list amendments agreed to by the second house are communicated to the first house for consideration. Subsequent action by either house may also be included in a schedule.

We acknowledge the traditional owners and custodians of country throughout Australia and acknowledge their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the elders past, present and emerging.

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