1967 Referendum Flashcards
1
Q
What was it about
A
- recognsising indeginous peoples as Australian
- include in the national census
- removal of racial discrimination in the constiution
2
Q
Evidence
A
- took place May 27th
- Over 90 percent voted yes
3
Q
Primary Perspective Quote
A
“The vote will enable the Commonwealth to play a useful part in ensuring justice and social acceptance for people of the aborginal race.” Harold Holt
4
Q
Historian quote
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“The 1967 changes did enable Canberra to start allocating funds towards alleviating the health, education and living conditions of Indigenous Australians” - Larissa Behrendt
