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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

It was nearly 24 years ago, so there's more than half a decade someone could be born within following it and still be eligible to vote in this referendum.

The preamble contained more than recognition of indigenous Australians, that was only one of the points in it. Full text here https://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/bills/r900_first-reps/toc_pdf/99160B01.pdf;fileType=application%2Fpdf