The Aboriginal Tent Embassy – 50 years of ongoing protest for Indigenous sovereignty in Australia
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The History of the Aboriginal Tent Embassy
The history of the aboriginal tent embassy begins 50 years ago. In january 19 72, australia was led by the government of prime minister william mc mahn from the liberal party. Around this time, demands had been growing for aboriginal land rights in Australia's northern territory. On the eve of invasion day, mac man made a speech that effectively dismissed hopes for Aboriginal land rights. So four young aboriginal men left sydney on a journey to protest against the macmarn governments statement. The 20 sixth of january is a day that has two names here in australia. Many australians know it as australia day,. But for aboriginal tara islander people
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