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1962 Electoral Act Indigenous Australians

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  • Q1
    What did the 1962 Electoral Act do?
    It restricted Indigenous Australians to voting only in state elections.
    It granted Indigenous Australians the right to hold public office.
    It gave Indigenous Australians the right to vote in federal elections.
    It banned Indigenous Australians from voting.
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  • Q2
    When did Indigenous Australians get the right to vote in federal elections?
    1959
    1972
    1967
    1962
    30s
  • Q3
    Prior to the 1962 Electoral Act, could Indigenous Australians vote in federal elections?
    Only if they were of mixed race
    No
    Yes
    Only if they owned property
    30s
  • Q4
    What was the significance of the 1962 Electoral Act for Indigenous Australians?
    It led to increased government support for Indigenous communities.
    It was a major milestone in the struggle for Indigenous rights and recognition.
    It allowed Indigenous Australians to participate in the political process on an equal footing.
    It had little impact on Indigenous Australians as many were still denied the vote.
    30s
  • Q5
    What percentage of Indigenous Australians were enrolled to vote by 1962?
    50%
    25%
    10%
    Less than 1%
    30s
  • Q6
    Did the 1962 Electoral Act apply to all Indigenous Australians?
    Yes, all Indigenous Australians were granted the right to vote.
    No, only those who had lived in a city for more than 5 years were granted the right to vote.
    No, only those who had served in the armed forces were granted the right to vote.
    No, only those who were not subject to any restrictions under state laws.
    30s
  • Q7
    What other significant event in Indigenous rights occurred in 1962?
    The Commonwealth Electoral Act was amended to allow for the enrolment of Indigenous Australians.
    The Australian Citizenship Act was amended to grant Indigenous Australians full citizenship rights.
    The Aboriginal Land Rights Act was passed granting land rights to Indigenous Australians.
    The Freedom Ride led by Charles Perkins took place, exposing the discrimination faced by Indigenous Australians.
    30s
  • Q8
    What impact did the 1962 Electoral Act have on Indigenous representation in parliament?
    It had no impact on Indigenous representation in parliament.
    It had little immediate impact, but paved the way for future Indigenous representation.
    It resulted in the first Indigenous person being elected to parliament.
    It led to a significant increase in Indigenous representation in parliament.
    30s

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