The nation-leading body is set to commence later this year, and preparations are now beginning in earnest to ensure the body is up and running.

Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Kyam Maher today confirmed the timeline for elections and the boundaries that will make up the six 'Local Voice' regions. Two presiding members of each of these elected Local Voices will form the State First Nations Voice.

In addition, the Government will commence a recruitment process for key staff who will be supporting the Voice's work.

People wishing to nominate to serve on a Local Voice will be able to do so between July 17 and August 7, ahead of First Nations Voice elections on September 9.

The Electoral Commission will soon be holding information sessions for prospective candidates ahead of nominations opening.

More information is available on the AGD website.

Quotes attributable to Kyam Maher

The passage of legislation to establish this historic body was an important step, but now the work has begun to make this legislation a reality and give Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander South Australians the voice they so richly deserve.

People wishing to serve on their Local Voice now have a timeline ahead of the opening of nominations in July and will know now which region they'll be eligible for.

I would encourage all of those who may be interested in representing their communities to consider nominating.

If this landmark initiative is to succeed and make a difference in the lives of our First Nations People, we will need strong leaders to come forward to make their voices heard.

Quotes attributable to Commissioner for First Nations Voice Dale Agius

The Voice to Parliament is a game changer for our people. Our voices from the local community level will be heard directly by regional leaders as well as the leaders in our Parliament and state government.

I have spoken to many people in the community who have already told me they will be putting their names forward as a candidate in the upcoming election to be a representative on their Local Voice.

If you want to be a voice for your local community and want to have a say in deciding who will represent you at the local level, and who will represent us at a State level, now is the time to make sure you are enrolled to vote.

I would encourage all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in South Australia to check that their details on the Electoral Roll are up to date, or that you enrol in time to nominate and vote. This is an important step to take to be involved in the upcoming election.

I am looking forward to getting back out across the state over the coming weeks to share information with communities in the lead up to elections in September.