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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Recognition Bill 2012

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

Introduced28 November 2012
Passed House13 February 2013
Passed Senate12 March 2013
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.

Source: Australian Parliament House bill record

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