The preamble of the Constitution of Australia is a brief introductory statement that sets out the purpose and context of the Constitution. It provides an overview of the principles and values that underpin the Constitution and the aspirations of the Australian people. Here is the preamble of the Constitution of Australia:
“WHEREAS the people of New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Queensland, and Tasmania, humbly relying on the blessing of Almighty God, have agreed to unite in one indissoluble Federal Commonwealth under the Crown of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, and under the Constitution hereby established:
And whereas it is expedient to provide for the admission into the Commonwealth of other Australasian Colonies and possessions of the Queen:
Be it therefore enacted by the Queen’s most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and Commons, in this present Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
The preamble highlights the voluntary union of the Australian colonies under the British Crown to form the Commonwealth of Australia, as well as the acknowledgment of the role of Almighty God and the aspiration for further expansion of the Commonwealth. It sets the context for the rest of the Constitution and the legal framework for the nation.
IT NOWHERE MENTION OR DESCRIMINATE ANYONE/ANY RACE
The 1999 Australian referendum was a significant event in Australian constitutional history. It was held on November 6, 1999, and its primary focus was on the question of whether Australia should become a republic by replacing the British monarch with a President as the head of state. Here are the key details and outcomes of the 1999 Australian referendum:
Background:
The idea of becoming a republic had been discussed in Australia for many years before the referendum.
The referendum was a result of the Australian Republican Movement’s efforts to promote the idea of a republic.
The proposal was to replace the British monarch (represented by the Governor-General) with an Australian President as the head of state.
Key Questions:
The referendum asked Australian voters two questions:
Whether they approved of a proposed change to the Australian Constitution that would establish the Commonwealth of Australia as a republic with a President appointed by a two-thirds majority of the members of the Commonwealth Parliament.
How the President would be chosen if the referendum passed. Voters could choose between two options: the President being appointed by the Parliament or the President being elected by popular vote.
Outcome:
The referendum did not pass. The majority of Australians voted against the proposed changes to the Constitution.
In the first question, 54.87% of voters were opposed to the idea of a republic, while 45.13% were in favor.
In the second question, the option of the President being appointed by the Parliament received more votes (37.99%) than the option of the President being elected by popular vote (30.21%).
None of the states or territories recorded a majority “Yes” vote in either question, although the Australian Capital Territory had the highest “Yes” vote percentage.
Consequences:
As a result of the referendum’s failure, Australia remained a constitutional monarchy with the British monarch as the head of state.
The issue of becoming a republic has not been pursued at a national level with the same vigor since the 1999 referendum, though it remains a topic of debate in Australian politics.
The 1999 Australian referendum represented a significant moment in Australian political history and reflected the complex and multifaceted views of the Australian people on the question of becoming a republic.
STILL VESTED INTEREST WANTED TO INSERT IN TO THE PREAMBLE OF CONSTITUTION OF AUSTRALIA.
“honouring Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders, the nation’s first people, for their deep kinship with their lands and for their ancient and continuing cultures which enrich the life of our country”
However, it is important to note that the recognition of Indigenous Australians and their contributions to the nation’s culture and history has been a subject of discussion and debate in Australia for many years. Efforts have been made to acknowledge and honor the Indigenous peoples of Australia through various means, including government statements, policies, and legislation. While this specific language is not in the Constitution, there have been initiatives aimed at recognizing and respecting the rights and cultural significance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the broader context of Australian society and governance.
STILL EFFORTS ARE MADE TO RECOGNISE ABORIGINALS,
Who is not ready come under National Flag or has any respect for it.
They want to respect thier culture and heritage when they are not ready respect majority Australian heritage, on whos Tax payers money they are living.
They want everyone recognise their contribution to Australia, like living here on Tax payers money they are doing favor to others, they developed nothing, build nothing other than dream time stories.
ANYONE SUPPORT ABORIGINALS, I ASK THEM TO PROVE THIER CONTRIBUTION IN DEVELOPING TODAYS PROSPOROUS AUSTRALIA.