The 1967 referendum in Australia was a significant event in the long struggle for Indigenous rights and recognition. Prior to this referendum, Indigenous Australians were not counted as citizens in the national census and were subject to laws made by state governments, which often did not take into account their needs or rights. The push for change was fueled by the increasing activism among Aboriginal groups, burgeoning public consciousness regarding social justice, and the global civil rights movements influencing many countries during the 1960s. In this context, the 1967 referendum proposed two critical amendments to the Australian Constitution. The first amendment sought to remove Section 127, which stated that Indigenous Australians were to be excluded from the census, while the second aimed to give the federal government the power to legislate on Indigenous welfare. The referendum was supported by a broad coalition of political parties, civil rights groups, and the general public, reflecting a wide consensus for change. It was held on May 27, 1967, and resulted in an overwhelming majority of voters (90.77%) supporting the proposed amendments, signifying a pivotal moment in Australia's history.