The proposed wording of the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum question has been announced, but what is required of voters? And when are Australians expected to vote?
There is also no ranked choice voting, as voters will only need to answer either "Yes" or "No" in response to the proposed question.
And, so — like an election — only Australians over the age of 18 years who have enrolled to vote will be allowed to cast a ballot.
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