26: Race

Current text:

The Parliament shall, subject to this Constitution, have power to make laws for the peace, order, and good government of the Commonwealth with respect to:

"the people of any race for whom it is deemed necessary to make special laws"


Original text:

The Parliament shall, subject to this Constitution, have power to make laws for the peace, order, and good government of the Commonwealth with respect to:

"the people of any race, other than the aboriginal race in any State, for whom it is deemed necessary to make special laws"