National Sorry Day
In what year was the National apology to the stolen generations? 2008, 2009, 2010
2008
What was Mabo’s first name? John, Eddie, Sammy
Eddie
More than what percentage (%) voted “YES” to count Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the census? 70%, 80% or 90%
90%
Who can participate in National Reconciliation Week?
All Australians
Which former Australian Prime Minister delivered the Apology Speech? Kevin Rudd, Julia Gillard, or John Howard
Kevin Rudd
Which island was Eddie Mabo originally from?
A. Stradbroke Island
B. Fraser Island
C. Murray Island
Mer (Murray Island)
Before the 1967 Referendum Aboriginal people did not have the right to...?
...to vote, the right to be counted in a census and the right to be counted as part of an electorate.
What year did National Reconciliation Week begin?
1992, 1993, 1994
1993
National Sorry day and the ‘bringing them home report” is about?
A. Stolen Generations
C. Changing the national anthem
D. Voting in the referendum
Stolen Generations
The Mabo decision in the high court of Australia in 1992 was important in relation to? Land Rights, Freedom of Speech, or Right to Vote.
Land Rights
In what year did people vote to amend the Constitution to allow the Commonwealth to make laws for Fist Nations people and include them in the census. 1967, 1968, 1969
1967
What is the 2025 theme for National Reconciliation Week?
A. More Than a Word
B. Bridging Now to Next
C. Voice, Treaty, Truth
Bridging Now to Next
In what years did the stolen generation occur?
1810-1870, 1910-1970, 1970-2025
This happened between 1910-1970.
How many years did the Mabo case run for? 5 Years, 10 Years or 15 Years?
10 years
Who was the Prime Minister of Australia during the 1967 referendum? Harold Holt, Gough Whitlam, or Malcolm Fraser
Harold Holt
Name the three dates that make up National Reconciliation Week
National Sorry Day - May 26th
the 1967 referendum - May 27th
Mabo Day - June 3rd
In what year was the first Sorry Day observed? 1989, 1998, 2009
Inaugural National Sorry Day was held on 26 May 1998.
Which Australian Prime Minister was in office during the Mabo decision? Paul Keating, Kevin Rudd or John Howard
Paul Keating
Which state/territory had the highest 'yes' vote percentage in the 1967 referendum? Victoria, NSW or Queensland?
Victoria
Summarise this year's theme of National Reconciliation Week
Bridging Now to Next urges us to look ahead and continue the push forward as past lessons guide us.