- freedom rides were held in australia, visiting country towns known for discriminatory behaviour - aboriginal people were demanding respect, recognition, and equal treatment - helped move public opinion towards a 'YES' in the 1967 referendum to remove discrimination (passed with 90.7% vote)

- Aboriginal Australian activist - first known indigenous man to graduate with a tertiary education

- Aboriginal Activist - best known for leading the 1966 strike of Aboriginal workers at Wave Hill

- Australian civil rights activist - best known for her leadership in the 1967 referendum campaign

policy of protection Flashcards by Claudia Loughlin

1964

freedom rides were held in australia, visiting country towns known for discriminatory behaviour
aboriginal people were demanding respect, recognition, and equal treatment
helped move public opinion towards a ‘YES’ in the 1967 referendum to remove discrimination (passed with 90.7% vote)

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Charles Perkins

Aboriginal Australian activist
first known indigenous man to graduate with a tertiary education

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Vincent Lingiari

Aboriginal Activist
best known for leading the 1966 strike of Aboriginal workers at Wave Hill

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Faith Bandler

Australian civil rights activist
best known for her leadership in the 1967 referendum campaign

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