What was the result of the 1967 Referendum?

• A. Removal of two clauses singled out Aboriginal people
• B. Adoption of a new flag
• C. Expansion of parliamentary powers
• D. Introduction of Aboriginal language rights

Answer: (A)

A constitutional change aimed at removing race-based references to Aboriginal people. The correct answer reflects the removal of two clauses singled out Aboriginal people from the Constitution. By changing those provisions, the referendum allowed the Commonwealth to make laws for Aboriginal Australians nationwide and ensured Aboriginal people were included in the national census, rather than being excluded or counted in a limited way. The result was a large nationwide Yes vote, signaling strong public support, and it marked a major step forward in enabling federal action on Aboriginal affairs—though it didn’t by itself grant new rights or land. The other options describe actions that did not occur from this referendum, such as adopting a new flag, expanding parliamentary powers in this context, or introducing language rights.