You will conduct a source investigation into a significant event or movement that shaped the rights and freedoms of Australians, particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
The 1967 Referendum
Inquiry Question: To what extent did the 1967 Referendum improve the rights and freedoms of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples?
The Freedom Rides (1965)
Inquiry Question: What impact did the 1965 Freedom Rides have on public awareness and policy regarding Aboriginal rights in Australia?
The Mabo Decision (1992)
Inquiry Question: How did the Mabo decision challenge the concept of terra nullius and influence Indigenous land rights in Australia?
The Bringing Them Home Report (1997)
Inquiry Question: How did the Bringing Them Home report influence national understanding and reconciliation efforts regarding the Stolen Generations?