Deaths in Custody

At the time of writing, 439 First Nations people have died in police custody in Australia since the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody in 1991. None of these deaths have led to a single conviction of any person involved.

Coniston Massacre

The Coniston Massacre was the last documented massacre of First Nations people in Australia.

Acknowledgement of Country

Learn about Acknowledgement of Country and Welcome to Country.

The Aboriginal Tent Embassy

The Aboriginal Tent Embassy is the longest ongoing protest for First Nations land rights in the world. And it began with four First Nations fellas and a beach umbrella.

Invasion Day (Australia Day)

Invasion Day, widely known as Australia Day, marks the beginning of a long and brutal colonisation of people and land.

The Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody

April 2021 marks 30 years since the final report was released following the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody.

The 1967 Referendum: “Right wrongs, write yes”

An overwhelming majority of Australian citizens voted “yes” in a national referendum on 27 May 1967.