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Charles Perkins

By pmikhail

  • Charles Perkins is born

    Charles Perkins is born in Alice Springs, Northern Territory.

  • American Freedom RIdes

    The first Freedom Rides are held in the United States of America. Supported by Martin Luther King, the Freedom Riders fought for the rights of African Americans.

  • Perkins meets Ted Noffs

    Perkins meets Ted Noffs.

  • Perkins becomes a student at University of Sydney

    Perkins becomes a student at the University of Sydney.

  • Noffs opens Wayside Chapel in Kings Cross, Sydney

    Noffs opens Wayside Chapel in Kings Cross, Sydney.

  • The Freedom RIde tours New South Wales

    The Freedom RIde tours New South Wales.

  • Perkind graduates from the University of Sydney

    Perkind graduates from the University of Sydney.

  • The Prohibition of Discrimination Act is passed in South Australia

    The Prohibition of Discrimination Act is passed in South Australia, making racial discrimination illegal in that state.

  • Australians vote to count Indigenous people as citizens

    In a referendum, Australians vote to count Indigenous people as citizens and agree that the Federal Government should oversee Indigenous affairs.

  • The Federal Racial Discrimination Act bans racism

    The Federal Racial Discrimination Act bans unfair treatment on the basis of race throughout Australia.

  • New South Wales Parliament passes the Anti-Discrimination Act

    New South Wales Parliament passes the Anti-Discrimination Act.

  • 1981Perkins is appointed head of the Department of Aboriginal Affairs

    Perkins is appointed head of the Department of Aboriginal Affairs.

  • Perkins is awarded the Order of Australia

    Perkins is awarded the Order of Australia.

  • The 'Mabo Decision' recognises Aboriginal land rights

    The 'Mabo decision' of the High Court of Australia recognises that Indigenous Australians have land rights as traditional owners.

  • Perkins dies

    Perkins dies.