As a result of the Commonwealth Parliament passing legislation to enable the upcoming referendum on the Voice, a number of high-profile CEOs from the organisation 'Allies for Uluru' expressed their support for the important milestone.

The coalition, which is comprised of over 200 cross-sector members, has marked this decision as a significant step towards a 'Yes' vote and a strong testament to the value and recognition of First Nations people's sovereignty, knowledge, culture, and expertise.

Prominent cross-sector leaders from Allies for Uluru are now shifting their focus to mobilise their employee and supporter networks.

They aim to increase public support that will be necessary to see passage of a 'Yes' vote in the upcoming referendum on Indigenous constitutional recognition and a Voice to Parliament.

Oxfam Acting Chief Executive, Andrew Buchanan, said he saw this Senate vote as a crucial turning point in Australia's journey towards the reconciliation and empowerment of First Peoples.

"Now is the time for attention to turn from parliament toward the Australian community. As a nation, we stand at the precipice of an unparalleled opportunity to make history by voting 'Yes' to a Voice to Parliament," he expressed.

ANTAR National Director, Paul Wright, noted this latest development as "another hurdle cleared," clearing the way for the Australian people to decide their stance on the Uluru Statement from the Heart.

He emphasised the importance of moving this conversation from Canberra to the local towns, cities, and communities.

ACOSS CEO, Cassandra Goldie, highlighted the momentous step this vote represents in recognising and valuing the knowledge, expertise, and culture of First Nations people.

"The Voice to Parliament will give First Nations people a constitutionally-protected opportunity to be heard and is a common-sense way to secure policies that improve health outcomes, and reduce poverty and disadvantage," Goldie stated.

Echoing these sentiments, The Fred Hollows Foundation CEO, Ian Wishart, applauded the passing of this bill as a move that brings Australia closer to hearing the voices of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

"We now have a real opportunity to ensure that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are brought into the heart of our national dialogue," Wishart said.

The Senate passed the legislation enabling the referendum 52 votes to 19, and clears the way for the Prime Minister to announce the date in which Australian voters will head to the polls, widely expected to be in October 2023.