Government policies towards Aborigines experienced drastic changes during 1901 to 1967. In 1901, a policy of protection and segregation was in place, which changed into a policy of assimilation and finally one of self-management.

When Australia federated in 1901 the newly formed constitution did not recognize Aborigines as Australian citizens. In the early 20th century it was commonly believed that Aborigines were a dying race soon to disappear, because of this, a segregation policy was put i...

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