Indigenous Rights Movement in Australia

These flashcards cover key events and figures in the Indigenous Rights Movement in Australia, focusing on the Wave Hill Walk-Off, Freedom Rides, and significant legal changes.

Who was Vincent Lingiari?

A Gurindji elder who led the Wave Hill Walk-Off, protesting for better pay and work conditions.

What was the duration of the Wave Hill strike?

The Wave Hill strike lasted for 8 years, from 1966 to 1975.

What did the Freedom Rides, initiated by Charles Perkins in 1965, aim to achieve?

They aimed to raise awareness of discrimination against Aboriginal people and protested against segregation in public facilities.

What significant legal decision did Eddie Mabo contribute to?

The Mabo Decision, which led to the removal of terra nullius and recognized the traditional ownership of Murray Island.

What act did the Australian Parliament pass as a result of the Mabo Decision?

The Native Title Act.

What was the purpose of the 1967 referendum in Australia?

To remove discriminatory lines from the constitution regarding Indigenous Australians and grant them citizenship.

What percentage of voters supported the 1967 referendum?

90% of voters supported the 1967 referendum.