Who was involved in the 1967 referendum?
Who was involved in the 1967 referendum?
Who was involved in the 1967 referendum?
On 27 May 1967, Australians voted to change the Constitution so that like all other Australians, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples would be counted as part of the population and the Commonwealth would be able to make laws for them.
Who benefited from the 1967 referendum?
The 1967 Referendum was the most successful in our history winning 93 percent of votes cast. This empowered the national government to make laws in respect of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples that could assist in addressing inequalities.
What were the arguments for the 1967 referendum?
The referendum attracted more than 90% of voters in favour of deleting the two references to Aborigines in Australia’s Constitution. Campaigners for a “Yes” vote successfully argued those references were discriminatory and debarred Aboriginal people from citizenship.
What was the 1967 referendum influenced by?
Influenced by colonial views of the 19th century, the founding fathers of the Constitution incorporated sections which later ignited discussions which led to the 1967 referendum. These were sections 51 and 127.
Why is the 1967 referendum so important in Australian history?
The event, of course, being the successful 1967 referendum in which an overwhelming majority of Australians voted to amend certain sections in the Australian Constitution concerning Aboriginal people.
Why the 1967 referendum was so successful?
The 1967 referendum did not end discrimination in Australia but instead opened a door for the Australian Government to make specific laws that applied to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples that could assist in addressing inequalities.
What was the outcome of the 1967 Aboriginal referendum?
The 1967 referendum made history: Australians voted overwhelmingly to amend the constitution to include Aboriginal people in the census and allow the Commonwealth to create laws for them.
Was the 1967 referendum a good thing?
The Referendum has had a lasting impact on First Nations policies. It enabled the Federal Government to pass the (Northern Territory) Land Rights Act, which has benefited many First Nations people.
What were the effects of the 1967 referendum?
What did the 1967 referendum reveal about attitudes towards the Aboriginal people in Australia at the time?
At the time of the 1967 referendum, Queensland and Western Australia, where Aboriginal people still lived ‘under the Act’, retained discriminatory legislation covering the rights, lives and freedom of Aboriginal people (although both these states had allowed Aboriginal franchise).
How did people protest for the 1967 referendum?
Our people also continued to face issues regarding our rights such as health and land rights. This led to many protests and rallies led by community such as the Freedom Ride or the Gurindji Strike. As we continued to fight for our rights, we began to gain an increase in support from non-Indigenous Australians.
Why was the referendum so important for Aboriginal people?