Australian Referendum on the Indigenous Voice

I don't want any arguments taking place in the Australian Politics thread to bleed out into this one. I'm starting this thread specifically to ask our international friends what they think of this referendum.

On 14th October this year, Australia will go to the polls for a referendum on the Indigenous Voice to Parliament. The question asked will be as follows:

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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 alteration to the Constitution will take the following form:

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In recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Peoples of Australia: There shall be a body, to be called the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice; 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.

VIDEO: Everything you need to know about the Voice

My questions to those outside of Australia are:

Have you heard about this? Do you think this is a good idea? Do you have concerns?

I'm interested in your responses.

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