Achieving constitutional recognition

Constitutional Recognition Panel member Josephine Bourne (second from left) and members of the East Gippsland Aboriginal community (from left) Glenis Solomon, Dot Moffatt, Flo Hood and Sandra Chester. Bairnsdale forum, VIC, 2011.

The Australian Government is providing $10 million in funding to continue to build public awareness and community support for constitutional recognition of Indigenous Australians.

Constitutional recognition is a significant step towards recognising the unique and special place of our first peoples.

The Australian Government is committed to building momentum for change and understands that the support of the majority of Australians will be crucial for a successful referendum.

 This important work will be led by Reconciliation Australia, supported by a reference group of business and community groups, the Australian Human Rights Commission and the National Congress of Australia’s First People and members of the Expert Panel. 

Read the joint media release.

Find out more about constitutional recognition.