Kishori History Exam Quizziz

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What does Land Rights refer to?

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The legal and moral recognition of the ownership of the land and waterways that were home to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people

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What was the Wave Hill Walk off?

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The protest of working conditions and payment to Indigenous workers of Wave Hill

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Who was Gough Witlam?

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Australia’s 21st Prime Minister who transferred the leasehold title to the Gurindji people

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What is the Northern Territory Act of 1976?

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The first legislation in Australia that allowed First Nations people claim land rights without needing to prove traditional ownership

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What was the Mabo Decision?

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When the High Court of Australia recognised that a group of Torres Strait Islanders, led by Eddie Mabo, held ownership of Mer (Murray Island).

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What is the purpose of the United Nations?

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To maintain peace and security and to promote the well-being of the people of its signatories

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How was Australia involved in the UN and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?

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Australia is a signatory

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What does a right to social security mean?

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That people within a country have access to essential health care, basic shelter, housing, water, sanitation, food, and education

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What is age discrimination?

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Discrimination based on age in various aspects of public life, including employment, education and accessing services

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What was the 1962 Right to Vote Federally?

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The right of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to vote in federal elections