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Yes Referendum Analysis Organiser

Read the background and campaign summaries, then use the results table as evidence. Distinguish a campaign claim from a fact, and support your analysis with specific evidence. For analysis questions, other well-supported responses may also be valid.

Background: the 2023 Voice referendum

On 14 October 2023, Australian voters were asked whether to approve a constitutional change recognising Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples by establishing an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice. The proposed section 129 would have recognised First Peoples, established a Voice that could make representations to Parliament and the Executive Government on matters relating to them, and allowed Parliament to make laws about the Voice’s composition, functions, powers and procedures. The Voice would have been advisory; the proposal did not give it a veto over laws. A constitutional amendment requires a national majority of formal votes and a majority of formal votes in at least four of the six states. The proposal did not pass.

Two campaign perspectives

YES campaign summary: Supporters argued that a Voice would give First Peoples a constitutionally recognised way to advise government about decisions affecting their communities. They said this could improve consultation and help policies respond to local knowledge. Some supporters also described constitutional recognition as an important step towards a fairer relationship. NO campaign summary: Opponents raised concerns about the proposal’s wording, how the Voice would work in practice, and whether it could create uncertainty or division. Some argued that the details should be settled before a constitutional vote; others preferred practical action without changing the Constitution. These summaries describe arguments made in public debate, not proof that every prediction would come true.

Area

Yes (%)

No (%)

Australia

39.94

60.06

New South Wales

40.01

59.99

Victoria

44.04

55.96

Queensland

31.71

68.29

Western Australia

35.60

64.40

South Australia

36.68

63.32

Tasmania

40.48

59.52

1.What two conditions had to be met for the constitutional amendment to pass?
2.Identify one argument made by the YES campaign and one concern raised by the NO campaign.
3.Which state had the highest Yes-vote percentage, and what was that percentage?
4.Use the results table to compare the national Yes vote with the No vote. What does the comparison show?

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  • Yes Referendum Analysis Organiser, page 1 of 2: Background: the 2023 Voice referendum, Two campaign perspectives

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