Rights & Freedoms Flashcards
1
Q
What are the four basic human rights?
A
- Freedom of Speech
- Freedom of Assembly
- Freedom from Want
- Freedom from Fear
2
Q
When was the White Australian Policy abolished?
A
The policy was abolished in 1973
3
Q
What is the referendum of 1967?
A
Harold Holt, leader of the liberal government and prime minister at the time, called for a referendum to also allow the federal government to legislate for aboriginal & Torres straight islander people rather then leaving this to different state governments.
