Linda Burney reveals draft timing for Indigenous voice to parliament vote

The Indigenous Australians minister, Linda Burney, says the Albanese government is planning for the Indigenous voice to parliament referendum to be held as early as August. Photograph: Blake Sharp-Wiggins/The Guardian

Australians could vote as early as August on whether an Indigenous voice to parliament should be constitutionally enshrined.

The Indigenous Australians minister, Linda Burney, told Nine newspapers the government plans to introduce legislation to parliament in March to set up the referendum.