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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.