Mr ALBANESE (Grayndler—Prime Minister) (14:30): The referendum is very clear. It's about two things. Mr Sukkar: Thomas Mayor reckons it's about paying the rent. Is he right? The SPEAKER: The member for Deakin is warned. Mr ALBANESE: It's about recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in our Constitution and it's about listening to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people on matters that affect them. The question being put forward is very clear: 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? The words then to be put forward are very clear as well: In recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Peoples of Australia: i. there shall be a body, to be called the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice; ii. 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; Importantly: iii. 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. Opposition members inte rjecting— The SPEAKER: The member for Fairfax. The member for Moncrieff. Order! There's far too much noise on my left. The Leader of the Opposition was heard in silence for his question. The Prime Minister deserves the same respect. Mr ALBANESE: I make this point: I am hopeful that we can have a respectful debate going forward. Clause (iii) there makes it very clear that there is no right of veto, that this parliament will be prime. The principles that are being put forward as well are: The Voice will give independent advice to the Parliament and Government The Voice will be chosen by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people based on the wishes of local communities— not appointed by the government. The Voice will be representative of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, gender balanced and include youth The Voice will be empowering, community-led, inclusive, respectful and culturally informed The Voice will be accountable and transparent The Voice will work alongside existing organisations and traditional structures The Voice will not have a program delivery function The Voice will not have a veto power The fact is that the legislation, if the referendum is successful, will come before this parliament. This parliament will determine the structure, the composition, the powers and the procedures going forward. I hope that there can be a respectful debate on this issue. I hope that people avoid misinformation. This needs to be above politics as usual. Mr Rick Wil son: Everyone knows you politicised it! Honourable members interjecting— The SPEAKER: The member for O'Connor. The House will come to order.