Recommendation 74

The Australian Government is committed to constitutional recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The Australian Constitution can only be changed through a referendum of Australian citizens. The Joint Select Committee on Constitutional Recognition relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples was established in March 2018. It is currently working to find a proposal which meets the expectations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and can secure the support of the Australian people at a referendum. The Committee produced an interim report on 30 July 2018 and its final report is due by 29 November 2018. The Committee's inquiry follows the Referendum Council's final report, which was delivered on 30 June 2017.