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The Stolen Generation

  • The Victorian Board of Protection

    This is when the Stolen Generation started and also when the law started. (Victoria)
  • The NSW Board of Protection for Aborigines

    This is when the law passed to take only 18 and under Aboriginal children. (New South Wales)
  • The Aboriginal Protection and Restriction of the Sale of Opium Act (QLD)

    This when Queensland allowed the 'Chief Protector' to remove Aboriginal Children
  • Australia Becomes an Independent Nation

    Australia Becomes an Independent Nation
    In 1901, Australia became an independent nation
  • The Western Australia Aborigines Act

    The Western Australia Aborigines Act is passed. It is now ok to take Aboriginal children under 18 without asking. (Western Australia)
  • The South Australia Aborigines Act and the Northern Territory Aboriginals Ordinance

    South Australia and the Northen Territory now allowed the law.
  • Stolen Generation Finished

    Stolen Generation Finished
    In 1970, there is no longer the law to take Aboriginal Children without asking.
  • Going Home Conference

    Going Home Conference
    In 1994, a conference was held for the victims of the Stolen Generation.
  • Sorry Day Starts

    Sorry Day Starts
    This is when the first 'Sorry Day' happened.
  • Kevin Rudd's Sorry Speech

    Kevin Rudd's Sorry Speech
    Kevin Rudd becomes the first Prime Minister to apologize to the Stolen Generation.