may 27, 1967 - Australian Referendum
Description:
The Australian referendum of 27 May 1967, called by the Holt Government, approved two amendments to the Australian constitution relating to Indigenous Australians. Technically it was a vote on the Constitution Alteration (Aboriginals) 1967,[1] which became law on 10 August 1967 following the results of the referendum. The amendments were overwhelmingly endorsed, winning 90.77% of votes cast and carrying in all six states.[2] These amendments altered sections 51(xxvi),[3] and 127,[4] having the immediate effect of including Aboriginal Australians in determinations of population, and also empowered the Federal Parliament to legislate specifically for this racial group.
Added to timeline:
The US/Australia Civil Rights Movement
Date:
Images:
![]()
