Freedom Ride

Refer to:
– What the Freedom Rides involved
– The people involved in the Freedom Rides
– The reasons for the organisation of the Freedom Rides
– The impact of the Freedom Rides on furthering the rights
and freedoms of Aboriginal Australians

In 1965 the "freedom rides" were designed to highlight racial discrimination in rural New South Wales. In response to mounting pressure and the example set by the federal government, which after a referendum in 1967 gained power to legislate for the Aboriginal people, reforms were introduced in New South Wales. These culminated in 1983 with an act that established Aboriginal Land Councils and conferred on them the right to hold freehold title to land within their area.

2 Responses

1. leightonmowbray Says:
   November 26th, 2009 at 5:55 am

   In 1965 the "freedom rides" were designed to highlight racial discrimination in rural New South Wales. In response to mounting pressure and the example set by the federal government, which after a referendum in 1967 gained power to legislate for the Aboriginal people, reforms were introduced in New South Wales. These culminated in 1983 with an act that established Aboriginal Land Councils and conferred on them the right to hold freehold title to land within their area.
   References :

2. Heidi L Says:
   November 26th, 2009 at 6:33 am

   i have this asessment for the SC.
   References :

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