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SYDNEY: Australians will be asked to vote in a referendum on Oct 14 to constitutionally recognise its Indigenous people through the establishment of a representative body that can provide non-binding advice to the parliament. Here's what you need to know about Australia's 'Voice to Parliament' campaign:Who are Australia's Indigenous people? Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are the Indigenous people of Australia. They represent about 3.2% of its population. The more than 800,000 Indigenous people and their ancestors have inhabited the land for at least 60,000 years. They...