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Civil Rights Campaign
The Civil Rights Campaign started in 1957 and went on until 1967. The goal of this was to secure equal civil rights for all Indigenous Australians. Ten years after this campaign started, a referendum was put in place that allowed aboriginals to take part in voting. -
Mabo Case Celebration
Mabo Day was the anniversary of the High Court Judgment on the Mabo Case. The Mabo Case was about Eddie Mabo arguing to the High Court about Murray Islanders' right to their land. -
Equal Wages
In 1968 a decision by the Conciliation and Arbitration Commission ruled that equal wages would be put in place for cattle farmers. This was one of the first steps to equal wages and rights for Aborigines. -
Land Rights
In 1972 a new Government led by Gough Whitlam promised to appeal for equal land rights. -
Land Rights Secured
In 1976 The Aboriginal Land Rights Act and the Commonwealth Legislation, recognised that Aboriginals were the traditional owners and custodians of this land. -
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National Reconciliation Week
National Reconciliation Week is a week that aims to reconnect Aboriginal Australians and Non-Aboriginal Australians with each other. This week is a time to reflect on achievements. -
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Corroboree Bridge Walk
The Corroboree Bridge Walk took place in 200 and had over 25,000 participants. This walk aimed to reconcile Australia and support Indigenous Australians. -
Formal Apology to Indigenous Australians
The Formal Apology to Indigenous Australians was an apology spoken by Kevin Rudd, that took place in Parliament and aimed to address how sorry Australia was for causing grief, loss and anger. Kevin Rudd was especially apologetic to the stolen generations.