The Stolen Generations

The forced removal of children during the Stolen Generations created significant grief and trauma for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families, the impact of which is still being felt today.

The Mabo Decision and Native Title

The Mabo decision was named after Eddie Koiki Mabo, and led to the Native Title Act.

The Barunga Statement and Agreement

The Barunga Statement called for self-determination and the granting of social, economic and cultural rights.

The Frontier Wars

The Frontier Wars refers to a series of conflicts and events that happened in the first 140 years of British settlement in Australia.

The Aboriginal Flag

Learn about the history of this flag, and what it means to Aboriginal people across Australia.

Race Relations

Race relations in Australia have a long and turbulent history. To truly improve, there needs to be significant change.

Pilbara Strike

On 1 May 1946, around 800 First Nations pastoral workers from over 25 different stations in north-west Western Australia went on strike for better wages and working conditions.

Massacres

Australia's history includes widespread massacres of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Land Rights and Native Title

There are currently two key mechanisms by which First Nations people can reclaim land in the western legal system: land rights and native title.

Lessons From The 1967 Referendum

The historic 1967 referendum is viewed by most to be a significant landmark in the history of race relations in Australia. It also remains a misunderstood moment in history.