History of the Aboriginal People in Australia (1900-present)

(1900-present)

Period: Jan 1, 1900 to Jun 11, 2014

Aboriginal History

Federation

Jan 1, 1901

The Commonwealth Constitution states "in reckoning the numbers of people… Aboriginal natives shall not be counted". It also states that the Commonwealth would legislate for any race except Aboriginal people.

White Australia Policy

Sep 1, 1901

The government introduces the white Australia policy, trying to ban all non-Caucasian people from entering the country.

Immigration Restriction Act

Dec 23, 1901

Act of the Parliament of Australia which limited immigration to Australia and formed the basis of the White Australia policy.