Summary
Alternative Name(s): Button
Badge supporting land rights for Aboriginal people in Australia.
Aboriginal Land rights became a prominent issue the 1970s. In 1970 the return of 586 acres at Framlingham Reserve, Victoria, to Aboriginal ownership became the first Aboriginal land rights victory in Australia. Building on this victory the Aboriginal Land Rights Commission was established in 1973 and in 1976 the Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976 was the first time 'traditional Aboriginal owners were recognised and given land rights under Australian law.
Physical Description
Circular badge. Yellow background with Aboriginal flag in the centre. Black printed text above and below the flag. Pin on the back.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
Public Life & Institutions, Politics & Society, Cultural Diversity
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Nic Maclellan, 23 Feb 1987
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Place & Date Used
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Inscriptions
Printed text; LAND RIGHTS / NOW
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Classification
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Type of item
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overall dimensions
3.5 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Indigenous Issues, Indigenous Peoples, Land Rights, Peace Issues, Political Protests, Protest Movements, Badges
