10 Interesting Fact About The history of the Civil Rights Movement in Australia
10 Interesting Fact About The history of the Civil Rights Movement in Australia
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The Civil Rights Movement in Australia began in the 1960s and 1970s.
This movement was pioneered by activists and minority groups such as Aboriginal, Pacific and Asia.
In 1967, the National Referendum was held to recognize the rights of Aboriginal and Pacific people, which was finally successfully recognized.
In 1975, the first anti-discrimination law was introduced in Australia.
In 1992, Mabo's decision was made by the Australian High Court, recognizing the legal rights of Aboriginal people over their land.
In 2008, Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd apologized to Aboriginal people for the bad treatment they received for years.
The Civil Rights Movement in Australia continues to this day, with a focus on issues such as violence against women and inequality in the justice system.
In 2017, the Uluru Statement of the Heart was announced, which called for constitutional recognition of the rights of Aboriginal and Pacific people.
In 2020, the Black Lives Matter movement also triggered discussions about racism and injustice in Australia.
Although there is progress in the Civil Rights Movement in Australia, there is still a lot of work that needs to be done to achieve the actual equality for everyone.
