on whether to recognise its Indigenous people in the constitution.
They were marginalised by British colonial rulers and not granted full voting rights until the 1960s. “To be included in the constitution is a very big deal for Indigenous people. A majority of the Indigenous people want this to happen,” she said.Australia buys rights to Aboriginal flag, ending long dispute
That means more than 50 per cent voters nationwide, and a majority of voters in at least four of the six states must back the change.
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