2012
| Author | Expert Panel on Constitutional Recognition of Indigenous Australians |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan, 2012 |
| Source/Publisher | Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs |
| Download | Download Full Text |
| Subjects | Self-determination |
Current mulitparty support has created a historic opportunity to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first peoples of Australia, to affirm their full and equal citizenship, and to remove the last vestiges of racial discrimination from the Constitution. The report sets out the Panel’s conclusions and recommendations.
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