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Eddie Mabo ends terra nullius
Some aborigines challenged that claiming the land untaken was wrong. In the end the high court agreed and allowed Indigenous Australians right to claim their lands. -
Aborigines claim citizen rights
On Australia Day, a meeting was held and a document called 'Aborigines claim citizen rights' was circulated. The Aboriginal people had made a national protest. -
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Aborigines more visible during war
Many aborigines fought in the war, making them more seen and making many white Australians support them. -
Better treatment after the war
After the war, Indigenous Australians were allowed to enroll for voting, drink in hotels, and travel without restrictions. -
Freedom riders demand equal treatment
Aboriginal activists traveled on bus through New South Wales and protested about discrimination in shops, theatres, bars, clubs and swimming pools. -
Aborignal people demand a better pay
200 workers walked off the Wave Hill cattle station. They demanded better wages, working conditions and their land back. -
Vote for a better deal for Indigenous Australians
They sent out a vote to white Australians and after a 90% majority 'yes', the government gave Indigenous Australians the right to vote. -
Bobby Sykes setting up a tent in Camberra
The embassy stated that the Aboriginal people were gonna start fighting back on the issues of education, health, and police victimization. -
The march across Sydney Harbour Bridge
250,000 people marched across the bridge carrying signs and banners critical of the Prime minister's refusal to say 'sorry' to the Indigenous Australians. -
Declaration on the rights for Indigenous people
The declaration means that Indigenous people have the right to take part in decision-making that would affect their rights. It also meant that the government had to consult with Indigenous people before making laws that would affect them. -
Australian voice referendum rejected
Australia rejected the proposal to recognize Aboriginal people in the country's constitution and establish a body to advise parliament on Indigenous issues. Many people believed that this would divide the country up.