The Voice to Parliament referendum vote is only weeks away, and campaigning – for both the 'yes' and 'no' votes – is well underway across the country. If you’re looking to support the ‘yes’ vote, a national event is coming up this month that you can take part in.
Held by the Yes23 campaign, Walk for Yes will take place in all major cities on the weekend of September 16 and 17. Billed as an opportunity for campaigners to “show the country just how positive and unifying this moment can be,” people are invited to come together in support before the referendum.
The Voice to Parliament referendum will take place on October 14, when Australians will go to polling booths to vote either for or against the change to our constitution. Find out more about voting day, here.
In Melbourne, the walk will begin at the State Library at midday. The walk will proceed along Swanston St to Federation Square. There will be performances from Aussie musicians, like Midnight Oil rocker Peter Garrett, Mia Wray, former AFL footballer Marlon Motlop and '90s rock band Spiderbait.
This event will be family-friendly, and attendees are encouraged to bring water bottles and wear sun protection as it's set to be a sunny day.
You can RSVP to the walk, or you can get in touch with the Yes23 organisers to register a walk of your own if you can’t make it to any of the walks in the below cities. Here are the details on when and where the Walk for Yes events will be taking place:
Melbourne: State Library, 12pm Sunday September 17
Sydney: Redfern Street, 1.30pm, Sunday September 17
Adelaide: Grote Street, 11:30am Saturday September 16
Brisbane: South Bank Cultural Forecourt, 10am Sunday September 17
Canberra: Northwest Grounds of the National Library of Australia, 11am Sunday September 17
Hobart: 50 Elizabeth Street, 12:30pm Sunday September 17
Perth: Optus Stadium, 10am Sunday September 17
For all other Walk for Yes locations, head here to find the closest one to you.
