In 2023 a constitutional referendum was held on an Indigenous Voice to parliament. Had the Yes vote carried the majority rather than a 60-to-40 per cent defeat, the following clauses would have been added to Australia’s constitution: ‘the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice may make representations to the Parliament and the Executive Government of the Commonwealth on matters relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples; the Parliament shall, subject to this Constitution, have power to make laws with respect to matters relating to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice, including its composition, functions, powers and procedures’.