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First Fleet arrives in Botany Bay. New South Wales is established by the British Government.
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Removal of Indigenous Children without court orders begins
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Assimilation in Australia of Indigenous people becomes a national policy
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The 150th anniversary of the First Fleet
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There is support for change to allow for laws to be made for Aboriginals to be included in the census.
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Whitlam Government gives back 3,3000 square kilometres of land back to the Gurindji people (this is the beginning of land rights for Aboriginals).
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Organisation link-up is created to help separated members of the Stolen Generations to reunite.
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The Bringing Them Home Report is tabled in Parliament and includes testimonies of members of the Stolen Generations.
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John Howard (Government) displays a 'deep and sincere regret' for the Stolen Generations but chooses not to say sorry.
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The National Sorry Day is held.
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Large numbers of people walk for reconciliation across Australia.
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Kevin Rudd makes an apology towards the Indigenous Community on behalf of Australia and its past Governments.
