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The Referendum of 1967, also known as the Australian Referendum, was established on May 27, 1967. The referendum approved two of the amendments of the Australian Constitution that related to the Indigenous Australians. It became law on August 10, 1967.

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How referendum is used?

A referendum is a vote


In the Australian 1967 referendum what were the results for both questions?

Ninety percent of Australians voted yes to the 1967 referendum. The overwhelming support was the result of increasing Aboriginal self confidence and the need for them to be counted in population statistics due to health concerns.


When did aboriginals get full citizenship rights?

On the 10th of August 1967 it was put into to law. But the referendum was on the 27th of May 1967


When did the 1967 referendum happen?

More information is required. There have been several State or Federal referenda through the years, such as the following: * 1900 - whether or not Western Australia should join the Federation * 1967 - recognising more Aboriginal rights as equal citizens * 1992 - whether Queensland should implement Dalight Saving * 1999 - whether Australia should become a republic


What year did referendum to give the commonwealth power to make laws for indigenous people and the count them in the census?

1967


What is the meaning of the word referendum?

A referendum is a general vote where an entire electorate votes on a single political question that has been directed to them for a decision. Referendum can also refer to the process of referring a political question to the electorate with the intention of them voting on it in a referendum.


What referendums have been held in Australia?

Australia has held several referendums since its federation in 1901, with the most notable ones including the 1967 referendum which allowed the federal government to make laws for Aboriginal Australians and included them in the census. Other significant referendums include the 1977 referendum that addressed the filling of Senate casual vacancies and the 1999 referendum on whether to establish Australia as a republic, which was ultimately rejected. Overall, there have been 44 referendums, with only eight resulting in changes to the Constitution.


What caused the aboriginal in 1967 referendum?

The 1967 referendum in Australia was primarily driven by the desire to improve the rights and recognition of Aboriginal Australians. Prior to the referendum, Aboriginal people were excluded from the national census and the federal government had limited power to make laws for them. Advocacy from Aboriginal leaders and non-Indigenous supporters highlighted the injustices faced by Indigenous Australians, leading to a push for constitutional change to enhance their legal status and rights. The overwhelming support for the referendum resulted in the removal of discriminatory clauses from the Australian Constitution.


What is used to find out what the public thinks about an issue?

Referendum


How many Referendum have been held in Australia?

over 44 time


When would a referendum be used in a democracy?

When laws are being changed


What was the outcome of the 1995 Referendum?

this question has not been answered yet to bad! lol :)