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