The Impact of the 1967 Referendum on First Nations Rights and Freedoms in Australia
A historical landmark Indigenous Australians’ constitutional standing strengthened following the 1967 Referendum. Before this momentous event, the Australian Constitution allowed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander dispossession, marginalization, and discrimination. Indigenous rights were granted after the referendum is overwhelming “Yes” majority shifted public opinion and government policy. The 1967 Referendum addressed Indigenous Australians’ census exclusion and ... Read More
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