Constitutional Convention held which leads to debate on the recognition of the status of Indigenous peoples and of Australian cultural diversity in an amended Constitution.
Commonwealth Government’s ‘Living in Harmony’ campaign is launched with $5 million to support nation-wide community program to counter racism.
Australian Citizenship Council is established to provide government with advice on issues related to citizenship.
Federal election results in second Aboriginal person elected to Federal Parliament – Senator Aden Ridgeway. The One Nation Party loses its seat.
Commonwealth Government releases Charter of Public Service in a Culturally Diverse Society as a way of ensuring government services meet the needs of all Australians.
