Australian
1988: Barunga Statement presented by Aboriginal leaders to Prime Minister Bob Hawke
The presentation of the Barunga Statement to Prime Minister Bob Hawke was an important moment in the movement for a treaty. Learn more about how the Statement came to be… Read More »1988: Barunga Statement presented by Aboriginal leaders to Prime Minister Bob Hawke
Coming of the Light Festival
The Coming of the Light is a holiday celebrated by Torres Strait Islanders on 1 July each year. It recognises the adoption of Christianity through island communities during the late… Read More »Coming of the Light Festival
2012: Commencement of the Fair Work Amendment (TCF Industry) Act
Many of the outworkers in the garment industry are migrant women. They are often vulnerable to exploitation due to limited English language skills or lack of knowledge about their rights… Read More »2012: Commencement of the Fair Work Amendment (TCF Industry) Act
2016: Election of Linda Burney as first Aboriginal woman member of the Australian Parliament
The Hon Linda Burney MP has contributed significantly to the development of Indigenous communities locally, regionally and nationally as an educator, championing reconciliation in Australia, as Member of the NSW… Read More »2016: Election of Linda Burney as first Aboriginal woman member of the Australian Parliament
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday is the first Sunday in July. NAIDOC Week follows because it is always celebrated in the first full week of July. This year, due… Read More »Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday