An early voting centre has opened in Horsham – a fortnight ahead of the referendum. 

While the vote will occur on Saturday, October 14 people who cannot attend a polling place on polling day can vote early. 

The referendum question is: “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?” 

People will receive a ballot paper with the proposed alteration to the Constitution and to indicate their vote, they must write ‘yes’ or ‘no’ in the space provided.  

An early voting centre at Horsham’s Anglican Church hall, in Andrew Street, is open from 8.30am to 5.30pm on week days; and 9am to 4pm on Saturday. 

An early voting centre at North Park, Stawell opens on Saturday from 9am to 4pm and continues next week from 8.30am to 5.30pm daily. 

People can also register to complete a postal vote via aec.gov.au before October 11. 

Polling booths open on the day of the referendum, Saturday, October 14 from 8am to 6pm. 

Voting is compulsory for all enrolled Australians.  

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