Meiosis is a more specific type of cell division (of germ cells, in particular) that results in gametes, either eggs or sperm, that contain half of the chromosomes found in a parent cell. Unlike mitosis with its many functions, meiosis has a narrow but significant purpose: assisting sexual reproduction.
On 27 May 1967, 90.77% of Australian voters recorded the largest ever âYesâ vote in a referendum to alter the Australian constitution. This referendum finally enabled Aboriginal people to be counted in the national census and to be subject to Commonwealth laws, rather than just state laws.
Newspapers repeatedly referred to the embarrassment the country would suffer internationally if the Referendum was not passed. The result The Referendum was held on 27 May 1967. To the delight of the campaigners, 90.77% of Australians voted âYesâ.This was an amazing achievement and represented a high level of community goodwill towards Aboriginal Australians.he Referendum was set for May 1967. AusVELS Sample Unit: 1967 Referendum Â© VCAA 2012 The 1967 Referendum campaign The legislation proposing the changes was adopted unanimously in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, so the official âYesâ case was presented by the Government without a âNoâ case.