The long road to Constitutional recognition of First Nations people

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 31: The Aboriginal flag is held on October 31, 2022 in Perth, Australia. Cassius Turvey, 15, died in a Perth hospital last Sunday after he was violently assaulted in Middle Swan. Turvey was walking in the area with friends when he was assaulted. His death has triggered a wave of outrage across Australia, with many vigils and memorials taking place in several cities demanding justice. (Photo by Matt Jelonek/Getty Images) Credit: Matt Jelonek/Getty Images

For 122 years Australia's founding document has not recognized Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. The path toward Constitutional recognition has spanned generations, parliaments, and political divides.

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