Referendum

Federal Referendum: Saturday 14 October 2023

The question you will be asked to answer: 

A Proposed Law: to alter the Constitution to recognise the First Peoples of Australia by establishing an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice. Do you approve this proposed alteration?

Why I am voting YES:

It’s time for Australia to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders in our constitution, and ensure our laws have the benefit from their knowledge that comes from 65,000 years of custodianship. The Voice to parliament and constitutional recognition is safe, honest, and will move Australia forward as a fairer and more equal place for all.

My recent speech in NSW Parliament is here Legislative Assembly Hansard - 23 May 2023 - Proof (nsw.gov.au)

My previous speech in NSW Parliament is here Legislative Assembly Hansard - 13 October 2022 (nsw.gov.au)

Key dates:

Voting Information on where and how to vote Referendum 2023 (aec.gov.au)

Early Voting Locations:

144 Clarence Street, Sydney
Accessibility Services: Wheelchair accessible, Virtual Auslan interpreter

• Tue 3 Oct – Fri 6 Oct: 8.30am – 5.30pm
• Sat 7 Oct: 9pm – 4pm
• Mon 9 Oct – Thu 12 Oct: 8.30am – 5.30pm
• Fri 13 Oct: 8.30am – 6pm
• Sat 14 Oct: 8am – 6pm

Sydney Masonic Centre
66 Goulburn Street, Sydney
Accessibility Services: Inquiry officer, Hearing loop, Text-to-speech pen, wheelchair accessible, Virtual Auslan interpreter

• Tue 3 Oct – Fri 6 Oct: 8.30am – 5.30pm
• Sat 7 Oct: 9pm – 4pm
• Mon 9 Oct – Thu 12 Oct: 8.30am – 5.30pm
• Fri 13 Oct: 8.30am – 6pm
• Sat 14 Oct: 8am – 6pm

Rex Centre
58A Macleay Street, Potts Point
Accessibility Services: Wheelchair accessible, Virtual Auslan interpreter

• Tue 3 Oct – Fri 6 Oct: 8.30am – 5.30pm
• Sat 7 Oct: 9pm – 4pm
• Mon 9 Oct – Thu 12 Oct: 8.30am – 5.30pm
• Fri 13 Oct: 8.30am – 6pm
• Sat 14 Oct: 8am – 6pm

TAFE NSW Ultimo Campus
2-10 Mary Ann Street, Ultimo
Accessibility Services - Hearing loop, Assisted wheelchair access, wheelchair accessible

• Tue 3 Oct – Fri 6 Oct: 8.30am – 5.30pm
• Sat 7 Oct: 9am – 4pm
• Mon 9 Oct – Thu 12 Oct: 8.30am – 5.30pm
• Fri 13 Oct: 8.30am – 6pm
• Sat 14 Oct: 8am – 6pm

St Matthias Anglican Church
471-475 Oxford Street, Paddington
Accessibility Services - Assisted wheelchair access, wheelchair accessible, Virtual Auslan interpreter

• Tue 3 Oct – Fri 6 Oct: 8.30am – 5.30pm
• Sat 7 Oct: 9pm – 4pm
• Mon 9 Oct – Thu 12 Oct: 8.30am – 5.30pm
• Fri 13 Oct: 8.30am – 6pm
• Sat 14 Oct: 8am – 6pm