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World Service,01 May 2013,9 mins

Australia's Aboriginal Referendum

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In May 1967 campaigning began across Australia to consolidate Aboriginal rights in the country. It took a referendum to change the constitution before they were regarded as legally equal citizens. (Photo: Aboriginal man playing a didgeridoo. Copyright: BBC)

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