2019 marks the 52nd anniversary of the 1967 Referendum, which was held on the 27th May.
The 1967 Referendum made history when 90% of Australians
voted to change the constitution.
Why did the constitution need to change?
1/ The federal government made laws for all Australians except the Aboriginal population. This was very confusing as different states had different rules.2/ Until 1967 Aboriginal people were not counted in the Australian CensusClick on the really interesting BTN report to the right to further your understanding of the 1967 Referendum...........................
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