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Eureka Stockade
In 1854 the miners protested about their rights. The protest turned into a rebellion and the miners were granted the right to vote. -
Women Gain the Right to Vote
In 1880's the women's suffrage movement gained momentum and then in 1894 women gained the right to vote -
Federation of Australia
In 1901 Australia becomes a nation with a federal government to govern it -
Compulsory Voting
To create a fairer vote turnout, the federal government made it compulsory to vote for people the age pf 21 and over. -
Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islanders allowed to vote
After much campaigning for votes for Aboriginal and Torres Stright islanders, in 1973 they were granted the right to vote -
Age to Vote Lowered
During the 1960's and 70's younger people (18,19,20) believed that as there were paying taxes and working, they deserved a vote.