Referendum Flashcards
when was the referendum held
27th may 1967
what was the most important outcome
to provide indigenouse people a symbol of recognition
how successful was it
90%
what happened after success
recognised as part of the pop and removed 2 clauses form aus consitiution
how long did they fight for
a decade
what did it bring to light
many strong leaders, organisations
how were they treated
as second class citizens, unable to have laws made for them
why did it happen
they felt need for change
what happened in 1965
protest to allow them into pools,cafes, clubs and launching a petition for a consitutinal referendum in 1967
what happened 1966, what was it
Wave hill walk off, 200 Aboriginals workers walked off protesting unequal pay and work conditions
what drove this into interantional light
1965 freedom ride and wave hill walk off
what happened after
they were counted as part of the populationand included in the census
imediatly after
little day to day change still racism
long term
did not end lawful discrimination, systemic oppresion or power inblance or equal pay, citizenship rights or personal freedom.
