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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Recognition Bill 2012

Portfolio: Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs / Attorney-General

  1. Introduced28 November 2012
  2. Passed House13 February 2013
  3. Passed Senate12 March 2013
  4. Royal assent27 March 2013

What does this bill do, in plain English?

Changes the Australian Constitution to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first Australians.

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Source: Australian Parliament House bill record

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