Australian Constitution and Indigenous Rights

In which year did Australia become a nation?

• 1901

• 1938

• 1962

• 1992

What power was included in the Australian Constitution to make special laws for certain races?

• Section 51(xxvi)

• Section 51(xix)

• Section 51(xxi)

• Section 51(xv)

Which event took place in 1938 to protest the treatment of Indigenous people since the arrival of the First Fleet?

• Day of Mourning

• Petition for representation

• Right to vote in federal elections

• Referendum to change the Constitution

In which year were Indigenous Australians granted the right to vote in federal elections?

• 1962

• 1937

• 1992

• 1965

What change was made to the 'races' power in the Constitution through a successful referendum?

• The people of any race, for whom it is deemed necessary to make special laws

• The people of any race, other than the aboriginal race in any State, for whom it is deemed necessary to make special laws

• The people of any race, other than the aboriginal race in any State

• The people of any race, for whom it is deemed necessary to make laws

In which year did the High Court recognize native title and reject the idea of terra nullius?

• 1992

• 1965

• 2010

• 1938

Which report found overwhelming support for the recognition of Indigenous Australians in the Constitution?

• Recognition, Rights and Reform report

• Hindmarsh Island Bridge decision

• Expert Panel report

• Uluru Statement from the Heart

What decision by the High Court left open the possibility of racially discriminatory laws imposed on Indigenous people?

• Mabo decision

• Hindmarsh Island Bridge decision

• Day of Mourning

• Petition for representation

Which Prime Minister made a re-election pledge to hold a referendum on Constitutional Recognition for Indigenous Australians?

• John Howard

• Kevin Rudd

• Julia Gillard

• Malcolm Turnbull

Which year did the National Constitutional Convention confirm the decision-making of the Regional Dialogues and issue the Uluru Statement from the Heart?

• 2017

• 1995

• 2022

• 1962