Aboriginal History
Category: Other
Updated: 20 Mar 2023
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Created byJarrod Lo Faro
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Commonwealth of Australia formed,Indigenous Australians are excluded in
census,lawmaking powers, vote, pensions, employment in post offices,
enlistment in Armed Forces, maternity allowance.Australian Citizenship Act gives Indigenous Australians the
vote if they are enrolled for State elections or have served
in the Armed Forces.Referendum held 91% of Australians
vote yes to count Indigenous Australians
in the census and to give the power to make
laws for them.Indigenous people can vote in Commonwealth elections.Tent Embassy established outside Parliament HousePat O'Shane becomes the first Indigenous law graduate and barrister.Uluru handed back to traditional owners.Mabo decisionFederal Government introduces legislation to abolish ATSIC.Prime Minister Julia Gillard
announces plans to recognise
Indigenous Australians in the Constitution.
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