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Federation of Australia
Indigenous Australians are excluded from the census and Commonwealth law making powers. -
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Day of Mourning
The first major Indigenous protest for rights and citizenship. -
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Indigenous Australians gain voting rights
Indigenous Australians gain limited voting rights in Commonwealth elections. -
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Full voting rights granted to Indigenous
Full voting rights granted to Indigenous Australians in Commonwealth elections. -
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Referendum
90.7% vote to include Indigenous Australians in the census and allow federal lawmaking for them. -
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Tent Embassy
Tent Embassy established in Canberra, symbolising Indigenous land rights struggles. -
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Racial Discrimination Act
Racial Discrimination Act passed, making racial discrimination illegal. -
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Uluru return
Uluru returned to its traditional owners. -
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Aboriginal Reconciliation
Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody presents its findings and calls for reconciliation. -
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High Court overturns terra nullius
Mabo decision by the high court overturned terra nullius, recognising Native Title. -
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Native Title Act.
Native Title Act passed, confirming land rights for Indigenous Australians. -
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Apologizing for Stolen Generations
Bringing Them Home report on the Stolen Generations released; National Sorry Day recommended. -
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Bridge Walk
Over 300,000 people walk across Sydney Harbour Bridge in support of reconciliation. -
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Intervention into NT Indigenous communities.
Northern Territory Intervention launched by the Howard Government. -
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National Apology
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd delivers the National Apology to the Stolen Generations. -
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Uluru Statement - Post 2010
Uluru Statement from the Heart is released, calling for constitutional recognition and a First Nations Voice to Parliament. -
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Closing the Gap
The Closing the Gap report shows slow progress, highlighting continued inequality in health, education and employment. -
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Indigenous Voice to Parliament
Labor government commits to holding a referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. -
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National debate on Indigenous recognition.
The Voice Referendum is held but is unsuccessful, sparking national debate on Indigenous recognition. -
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Indigenous rights and sovereignty
Calls for Treaty and Truth-Telling continue, with renewed discussions on Indigenous rights and sovereignty.