Federation
What year did Australia become a federation?
1901
When was the Australian Constitution Act created?
1900
Describe who the stolen generation are.
The Stolen Generation refers to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children who were forcibly removed from their families by government and church authorities between about 1910 and 1970.
How do migrants differ from refugees?
Migrants are individuals who choose to move to another place, often seeking better economic or social opportunities. Refugees, on the other hand, are forced to flee their home country due to persecution, conflict, violence or human rights violations.
Why were the British migrants called the 'Ten Pound Poms'?
It cost them 10 pounds to travel to Australia
Australia became a federation in 1901. What was the date?
1st January
What is the Australian Constitution?
A set of rules for how Australia would be governed and how the new federal government would be formed.
What did the 1967 Referendum achieve?
Better policies for health, welfare, and education, advancing Indigenous rights and fostering national unity.
What year was the Immigration Restriction Act introduced?
1901 (23rd December)
What was the actually name of the "Ten Pound Pom" scheme?
The Assisted Passage Scheme
Who is the "father of federation"?
Henry Parkes
What two chambers make up the Australian Parliament?
The Senate and the House of Representatives
What did the Mabo decision achieve?
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have native title rights to their land based on traditional ownership.
A writing test that could be administered in in any European or prescribed language, making it easy to fail those deemed undesirable
Who were the 'Displace People'?
Europeans made homeless by World War II, including those fleeing invasions, forced labour, or released from prison camps.
How many colonies were there before Australia became a federation?
6
What are the three main levels of Parliament in Australia?
Federal, State/Territory, and Local
In what year did Australian women gain the right to vote?
1902
Who introduced the "Populate or Perish" policy?
Arthur Calwell
When did Vietnamese refugees arrive in Australia?
Following the Vietnam War
Who was the first Prime Minister of Australia?
Edmund Barton
What is Democracy?
A system of government where people have the power to elect their leaders and influence decisions, usually through voting.
What year was the White Australian Policy dismantled?
1973
Why did Arthur Calwell introduce the 'Populate or Perish' policy?
The Australian government recognised the need to increase the nation's population for both economic growth and national security
What were refugees who arrived by boat called?
"Boat people"