Wave Hill Protest

Wave Hill Protest

Equal wages for Aboriginal people was attempted

1965

The Conciliation and Arbitration Commission chose to postpone the equal wages until 1968

Wave Hill Protest/Walk Off Occurred

1966 - 1975

A sign was made- 'Gurindji Mining Lease and Cattle Station'- Wattie Creek

1967

Petitioned Governor-General and toured Australia to spread awareness

1967

PM Whitlam made funds available to the Gurindji people for land purchase

1972

Vesteys offered to 'surrender' 90 square km to the Gurindji people

1972

PM Whitlam transferred the leasehold of Daguragu

1975