Australians Take to Polls in Historic Voice Referendum

AEC and Vote Yes signage at an early voting centre for the Indigenous voice to parliament referendum in Melbourne, Australia, on Oct. 2, 2023. AAP Image/Joel Carrett

Millions of Australians have begun casting their votes in the first referendum of their lives, as the nation makes a historic decision on whether to enshrine an Indigenous voice into the constitution.

More than 7000 polling places have begun receiving voters and will continue to collect ballots until 6pm.