Edited sentence: During 1967, was also the first time that the aboriginals were allowed the right to participate in the census.In 1969, Queensland finally, after the rest of Australia, decided to abolish the Protection (control) Act on the Aboriginals.It wasn't until 1967, where there was a referendum which changed the state control of aboriginals to federal control.The aborigines had many restrictions and were not considered citizens until later in the 1900's.Throughout this time, the Australian Aboriginals were fighting for their rights