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1967 Aboriginal Rights Referendum
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1967 Aboriginal Rights Referendum
📊 Part 1: Understanding the Referendum
1. What is a constitutional referendum in Australia?
A vote to change the Prime Minister
A vote to change the Constitution
A vote to change state laws
A vote to change federal parliament
2. What is the "double majority" rule for Australian referendums?
Majority of voters AND majority of states must vote 'Yes'
Two-thirds of all voters must vote 'Yes'
Majority in both houses of parliament
Majority of Aboriginal voters and non-Aboriginal voters
3. Which two sections of the Constitution were changed by the 1967 referendum?
Section 51 (Commonwealth powers)
Section 44 (Disqualification)
Section 127 (Counting the people)
Section 116 (Religious freedom)
4. What was the final result of the 1967 referendum?
Percentage of 'Yes' votes: ________________%
Number of states that voted 'Yes': _______ out of 6 states
✏️ Part 2: Campaign Analysis
5. Explain why the 1967 referendum was significant for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
6. Describe two key arguments used by the 'Yes' campaign.
Argument 1:
Argument 2:
7. What role did activists like Faith Bandler and Charles Perkins play in the referendum campaign?
🎯 Part 3: Historical Argument & Reflection
8. Persuasive Writing Task: You are living in 1967. Write a short speech (100-150 words) either supporting OR opposing the referendum. Use historical evidence to support your position.
Success Criteria:
- Clear position statement (for or against)
- At least 2 specific historical reasons
- Use of appropriate 1960s context
- Persuasive language techniques
9. Personal Reflection: Why do you think the 1967 referendum achieved such overwhelming support (over 90%) when many other referendums have failed? What does this tell us about Australian society at the time?
10. Critical Thinking: Some historians argue that the referendum was more symbolic than practical in improving Aboriginal rights. Do you agree or disagree? Explain your reasoning.
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