The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Recognition Bill, Australia

Australian lawmakers have passed a new law that recognizes its indigenous population as the continent's original inhabitants. Prime Minister Julia Gillard called on parliament to put the issue to a referendum vote. Published on Deutsche Welle, 13.02.2013 http://www.dw.de/australias-parliament-recognizes-indigenous-peoples-as-first-inhabitants/a-16597226