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False: Every piece of legislation going through federal parliament would have to be approved by the voice to parliament. The claim every piece of legislation going through federal parliament would have to be approved by the voice is false. The wording of the constitutional amendment does not confer any obligation on the parliament or executive government to consult the voice prior to passing, amending or repealing any law, making any decision or taking action. The proposed amendment allows the voice to make representations on matters relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Under the amendment, there is no requirement for the parliament or executive government to follow any advice from the voice. (Source: Australian Associated Press - AAP)