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jun 12, 1902 - Commonwealth Franchise act

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The Commonwealth Franchise Act was passed in 1902 and gave women full suffrage. While this was considered a progressive policy, it was limited to women of European background. People of Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, African, Asian, or Pacific Islander (excluding New Zealand) heritage were not eligible.

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jun 12, 1902
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~ 124 years ago