On 28th November 2012 the Australian Government took an important step towards recognising Indigenous people in Australia’s Constitution with the introduction of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Recognition Bill 2012 into Parliament.

This Act of Recognition provides an opportunity for Parliament to show its support and commitment to constitutional recognition of Australia’s First Peoples.
See: http://www.indigenous.gov.au/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islanders-peoples-recognition-bill/