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Inquiry into the appropriate wording to recognise Aboriginal people in the Constitution of Western Australia

Select Committee on Aboriginal Constitutional Recognition· 26 March 2015inquiry_report

This 2015 WA parliamentary report examines appropriate wording to recognise Aboriginal people in the WA Constitution. It reviews recognition in other jurisdictions and considers legal implications. The committee recommends specific wording for insertion into the Constitution Act 1889 (WA).

Impact

Aboriginal people in WA will be positively impacted through constitutional recognition. Parliamentarians, legal professionals, and the broader WA community will be affected by the changes to the Constitution Act.

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