Aboriginal Timeline

Aboriginal Timeline

Martial Law Act 1916 (NSW)

1816

Myall Creek Event

1838

First time indigenous people were protected under NSW criminal law.

Aboriginal Protection Act 1869 (VIC)

1869

Constitution Of Australia 1901 (CTH)

1901

Aborigines Protection Act 1909 (NSW)

1909

Nationality And Citizen Act 1948 (CTH)

1948

Electoral Act 1962

1962