Indigenous Rights and Constitutional Changes

The video explores the transformative 1960s, focusing on social changes and the fight for Indigenous rights in Australia. It highlights key events like the 1967 referendum, which led to significant constitutional changes, granting Indigenous Australians more rights. Despite progress, ongoing challenges remain, with calls for further constitutional recognition and equality.

What significant changes were occurring globally during the 1960s?

• Increase in global conflicts

• Advancements in technology and human rights

• Decline in cultural activities

• Economic recession

What right was granted to Indigenous Australians in 1962?

• Right to free education

• Right to free healthcare

• Right to vote in federal elections

• Right to own property

What was a major focus of the protests by Indigenous workers and students in 1965?

• Fair working conditions and land rights

• Improved educational opportunities

• Access to public transportation

• Better healthcare facilities

What was the primary goal of the activists regarding the Australian Constitution?

• To change sections that discriminated against Indigenous people

• To increase taxes

• To introduce new languages

• To reduce the number of states

What is required to change the Australian Constitution?

• Approval from the United Nations

• A national referendum

• A vote by the Parliament

• A decision by the Prime Minister

How did campaigners gather support for the referendum?

• By collecting signatures on a petition

• By organizing concerts

• By holding sports events

• By writing letters to the Queen

What was the outcome of the 1967 referendum?

• A new Prime Minister was elected

• The Constitution remained unchanged

• Discriminatory lines were removed from the Constitution

• Australia became a republic

What did the changes in the Constitution allow the federal government to do?

• Create new states

• Make laws for Indigenous Australians

• Increase taxes on imports

• Build new highways

What significant legislation was enabled by the constitutional changes?

• The Land Rights Act

• The Education Act

• The Healthcare Act

• The Transportation Act

What ongoing issue is highlighted despite the 1967 referendum's success?

• Lack of educational facilities

• Non-recognition of Indigenous Australians as the nation's first people

• Poor healthcare services

• Inadequate public transportation