Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Over 300,000 people walked across Sydney Harbour Bridge to highlight the need for reconcili-
ation between Aboriginal people and other Australians.
21 Jun 2007
The federal government suspended the Racial Discrimination Act to implement a large-scale in-
tervention - the Northern Territory Emergency Response - to address child abuse in Northern
Territory Aboriginal communities. Extended to 2022 it heavily regulates lives, including mandat-
ory income management.
13 Feb 2008
The prime minister Kevin Rudd made a national apology to Aboriginal people for the forced re-
moval of their children and the injustices that occurred.
10 Jul 2010
Aboriginal leader Yagan was put to rest in a Perth park bearing his name. Murdered in 1833, his
head was sent to England. Aboriginal people have campaigned for decades to repatriate their
peoples' remains.
