jan 1, 1976 - 1976: Aboriginal land rights enter law
Description:
- Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act is passed, the first legislation allowing for a claim of land title if the Indigenous claimants can provide evidence of their traditional relationship to the land- the Gurindji strike is heightening understanding of Indigenous land ownership in Australia and is the cause for the passing of the Land Rights Act
The Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory)
Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1976
Now
~ 49 years ago