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 # Change Log
 
-## [1.5.0](https://github.com/zammad/zammad/tree/1.5.0) (2017-xx-xx)
+## [1.6.0](https://github.com/zammad/zammad/tree/1.6.0) (2017-xx-xx)
 [Full Changelog](https://github.com/zammad/zammad/compare/1.4.0...1.5.0)
 
 **Implemented enhancements:**
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-1.4.x
+1.6.x