Australian Law & Indigenous History

What year did the First Fleet arrive in Australia?

• 1770

• 1788

• 1800

• 1820

What year did the legislation pass to allow Aboriginal Australians to vote?

• The 1997 Referendum

• The 1977 Referendum

• The 1967 Referendum

• The 1957 Referendum

How did the law changes help aboriginals?

• It granted Aboriginal people the right to vote.

• It recognised Aboriginal land rights.

• All the above

• It provided free education for Aboriginal children.

Answer explanation

To make laws in Australia, it is crucial to recognize Aboriginal land rights and overturn the concept of 'terra nullius'. This process involves acknowledging the rights of Indigenous peoples and their connection to the land.

Before 1950, what rights did Aboriginals NOT have?

• Right to vote

• Right to education

• Right to buy a house

• All the above

What happened to aboriginal children before 1967?

• They were jailed

• They were taken away

• They were treated the same as British children.

• They were taught English seperated from their parents

Which Prime Minister delivered the National Apology to the Stolen Generations in 2008?

• John Howard

• Kevin Rudd

• Julia Gillard

• Tony Abbott

The Australian census states that how many percent of Australians are born overseas?

• 10%

• 70%

• 25%

• 50%

What are the push and pull reasons people migrate?

• War

• Work

• Natural disasters

• All the above

What was the main outcome of the 1967 Referendum?

• Aboriginal people were granted the right to vote.

• Aboriginal people were included in the census and the federal government could make laws for them.

• Aboriginal people were given land rights.

• Aboriginal people were provided with free education.

Who is Mabo?

• First Fleet Soldier

• An Aboriginal Elder

• Prime Minister

• A Convict