Australian Civil Rights Movement
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AUSTRALIAN CIVIL RIGHTS
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Personality - Faith Bandler
Who is Faith Burland?
- Faith Bandler was an activist involved in the fight for Civil Rights for the Aboriginal peoples in 1967.
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What did she achieve?
- She is well known for her active role in publicising the YES case for the Aboriginal question in the 1967 Referendum.
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Protest Movements in Australia - Australian Civil Rights Movement ~ Malcom X
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WHO'S MALCOM X?
- Malcom X was an American Civil Rights activist who induced the Australian Indigenous protest marches for Civil Rights.
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AUSTRALIAN CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT
- The entire movement lasted from 1957-1973.
- Several Freedom Rides were organised to protest against Segregation and Assimilation.
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Protest March, 1967
Freedom Ride for Aboriginal Education
Protest March after Minister for Children considers acting on 'Stolen Generation' plan
Outcome of the Movement
- Removed 2 negative references to Indigenous People.
- Commonwealth power to legislate for Indigenous Australians.
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