Our Lady of Guadalupe
"The feast in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe goes back to the 16th century. Mary appeared to Juan Diego dressed as an Aztec woman to show her love and… Read More »Our Lady of Guadalupe
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1831: Founding of Sisters of Mercy by Catherine McAuley
Catherine McAuley was born in Dublin, Ireland, in 1778. In 1824 she used her inheritance from an Irish couple she had served for twenty years to build a large House… Read More »1831: Founding of Sisters of Mercy by Catherine McAuley
International Migrants Day
"All migrants are entitled to equal protection of all their human rights. On this International Day, I urge leaders and people everywhere to bring the Global Compact to life, so… Read More »International Migrants Day
1894: South Australian Parliament, the first in Australia to give women the right to vote
On 18 December 1894 the South Australian Parliament passed the Constitutional Amendment (Adult Suffrage) Act. The legislation was the result of a decade-long struggle to include women in the electoral… Read More »1894: South Australian Parliament, the first in Australia to give women the right to vote
International Human Solidarity Day
International Human Solidarity Day is a day to celebrate our unity in diversity, a day to remind governments to respect their commitments to international agreements, a day to raise public… Read More »International Human Solidarity Day
1993: Passage of Native Title Bill by the Australian Senate
The Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) (NTA) is a law passed by the Australian Parliament that recognises the rights and interests of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in land and waters… Read More »1993: Passage of Native Title Bill by the Australian Senate
1901: Enactment of Immigration Restriction Act (White Australian Policy)
At the end of the 19th century, Australian colonies had concerns about who was migrating to Australia. With a rise in the number of migrants from China and the Pacific,… Read More »1901: Enactment of Immigration Restriction Act (White Australian Policy)
1996: Wik High Court decision
In The Wik Peoples v The State of Queensland & Ors; The Thayorre People v The State of Queensland & Ors HCA 40 ('Wik'), the High Court held that native… Read More »1996: Wik High Court decision