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1901
With the Union in 1901, there were several important changes. In the mid-20th century, there was a rhetorically milder period of assimilation, but laws, including those enacted by the Commonwealth Government responsible for northern territories, quickly became laws that further marginalized the natives. Indeed, during this period, the removal of children from indigenous parents shifted from temporary state practice to a strategy agreed upon by all governments. -
1938
The 26 January was declared a ‘Day of Mourning’ by Aboriginal activists led by William Ferguson and Jack Patten who organized a ‘Day of Mourning’ conference in Sydney. The conference was open only to Aborigines and the following resolution was passed: -
2000
By 1911, every mainland State and Territory had introduced protection policies that subjected Indigenous people to near-total control and denied them basic human rights such as freedom of movement and labor, custody of their children, and control over their personal property.