As I understand it, I think you will find that under the current constitution aboriginals are treated exactly the same as all other people. It does not specifically mention any particular group of people at all (except of course Australians*) and thus perfectly reasonable and fair. In other words- the constitution does not have any bias to any race: not Europeans, Africans, Asians, nor Aboriginals.

However, the constitution does mention "race" a couple of times generally. The most important reference to "race" is section 51 (xxvi) granting the federal parliament the power to make laws about "the people of any race for whom it is deemed necessary to make special laws"*.

But only a complete idiot would not grant the government the power to make laws that discriminate on race/ethnic identity. Here are just some examples why the government needs such powers:

1) During wartime- it would be a major impediment to defending our country and us during a war if government couldn't discriminate
2) Special assistance to foreigners who need it based on race/ethnicity- eg: you couldn't provide ethnic/race based asylum for those in other countries who are being persecuted
3) Special assistance to people in Australia- eg: you couldn't give aboriginals ABSTUDY or any other government handout/service aimed specifically at aboriginals
4) Race based health treatment - some people require racially targeted health treatment for better results (eg: some diseases and drugs act differently depending on a person's DNA)
5) This one appears almost self-contradictory at first glance: the government couldn't make laws that outlaw racial discrimination- eg: if the government didn't have the power to make laws concerning race then it wouldn't be able to outlaw racial discrimination in the workplace

*1: well it also mentions New Zealand- but that is New Zealand as a potential State, not as New Zealanders
*2: this was amended by referendum, it used to mention the "aboriginal race"

I guess there's always different ways of looking at
things from different perspectives, and our values,
cultures, education, and of course there's always -
our histories and our understanding of them -
and what we do or do not accept.

Lots to think about and ponder. But unless we walk
in someone else's shoes and try to see things from
their perspective - out knowledge will be limitesd
to our own viewpoints.

cont'd ...

Many Australians are now at least trying to
understand Aboriginal history and are trying
to walk if not in their shoes - at least
are attempting to join in and walk with our
Indigenous people in their attempt for
self-determination and a say in the laws that
affect them.

Hi Foxy,

Unfortunately for the 'Usual Suspects' "The Uluru Statement From The Heart" is like a red rag to bull, they have no desire to recognise the Aboriginal legitimacy within modern Australia.

Hi Paul,

I blame not knowing enough about our First
People on that. The more we learn, the more
we shall begin to understand their situation
and their behaviour. This should all be taught
in our schools. It just may influence the
attitudes of future generations.

I remember my grandson and I talking about his
best friend who happened to have a Chinese
ancestry. I asked my grandson how he felt about
his best mate being Chinese?

My grandson looked at me puzzled. "What do you
mean Chinese, Baba?" "He's Benjamin, my best
friend!" said my grandson firmly.

Paul, I am not pushing anything in contrast to yourself.
I am not advocating this or that.
Just drawing attention to what is happening, now and in the future.
You can try to make things go a different way if you like but nature
will take its course.
If you want it to go your way, you will have to bring in racial laws
particularly for Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders DNA measurements.