Timeline of ATSI Events

By SunshineDreamer

  • First Fleet

    The First Fleet reached Australia with Captain James Cook, Captain Arthur Phillip and convicts from England.

  • Federation

    Australia's 6 colonies amalgamate to form one united nation: The Commonwealth of Australia.

  • The start of the Stolen Generation

    A time when Aboriginal children were taken away by the British.

  • Aboriginal people are recognised as Australian Citizens.

  • Aboriginal people are given the right to vote

  • Aboriginal people are counted in census.

    UNtil this time, they were considered flora and fauna.

  • The Mabo Decision

    Mabo Vs Queensland. Aboriginal people are now considered the native owners.

  • The Apology

    Kevin Rudd, a now former PM, delivers the 'Sorry Speech', an apology to ATSI people for their hardships.