jan 1, 1901 - 1901- Constitution becomes law of the land
Description:
1901: Commonwealth of Australia formed. Indigenous Australians are excluded from the census and the lawmaking powers of the Commonwealth Parliament.White Australia Policy. Indigenous people are excluded from the vote, pensions, employment in post offices, enlistment in Armed Forces, maternity allowance.
Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1901
Now
~ 124 years ago