White Australia & Multiculturalism
The Immigration Restriction Act of 1901 introduced this test to exclude non-Europeans.
What is the Dictation Test?
This term describes the forced removal of Aboriginal children from their families.
What is the Stolen Generations?
In 1967, over 90% of Australians voted "Yes" to give this level of government lawmaking power.
What is the Commonwealth (or Federal Government)?
This man lead the 1965 campaign to expose racism in NSW towns.
Who is Charles Perkins?
This Latin phrase used to justify colonisation was overturned by the Mabo decision.
What is Terra Nullius?
This phrase summarised Australia’s post-war immigration goal to quickly boost population.
What is "Populate or Perish"?
This was the government’s policy goal behind removing children of mixed descent.
What is assimilation?
To pass, a referendum must be approved by this kind of majority.
What is a double majority (national majority + majority in at least 4 states)?
This NSW town’s pool became a key target during the Freedom Ride.
What is Moree?
This man poured soil into Vincent Lingiari’s hand in a symbolic return of land in 1975.
Who is Gough Whitlam?
This year marks the formal end of the White Australia Policy.
What is 1973?
This is a long-term effect of the Stolen Generations experienced by survivors and families. (3 possible answers)
What is intergenerational trauma, loss of language, or loss of identity?
This was one reason the 1967 Referendum was so successful (3 possible answers)
What is public awareness, media campaign, or widespread support across all states?
This organisation of university students led the Freedom Ride.
What is SAFA (Student Action for Aborigines)?
This 1993 law was passed in response to the Mabo decision and created a legal process for Indigenous Australians to claim land.
What is the Native Title Act 1993?
This 1958 law abolished the dictation test but maintained racial preferences.
What is the Migration Act?
This 1938 protest occurred during Australia’s 150th anniversary celebrations.
What is the Day of Mourning?
Despite popular belief, the 1967 Referendum did not immediately give Aboriginal people this legal right.
What is the right to vote?
The Freedom Ride protested at this town's RSL, highlighting their refusal to admit Aboriginal veterans.
What is Walgett?
The Mabo decision recognised the Meriam people's right to this group of islands.
What are the Murray Islands (including Mer Island)?
This term describes Australia’s current immigration policy which promotes equality for all cultures.
What is multiculturalism?
These three Aboriginal men organised the 1938 Day of Mourning.
Who were William Cooper, Jack Patten, and William Ferguson?
This was the official date of the 1967 Referendum (double points for correct day and month)
What is 27 May 1967?
This form of media coverage helped the Freedom Ride gain national attention.
What is television?
Eddie Mabo and the Meriam People submitted this many pages as evidence to help win their case.
What is 4000?