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What was the goal of the assimilation policy implemented on Indigenous Australia?
The goal of assimilation was the eventual disappearance of Aboriginal people as a race.
When was the assimilation policy implemented on Indigenous Australia?
The assimilation policy was implemented from the 1930s to the 1960s.
What was decided at the Initial Conference of Commonwealth and State Aboriginal Authorities in 1937?
Two things were decided at the conference: that Aboriginal people who were of mixed race should be integrated or 'assimilated' into the white population, and those not of mixed race should be segregated at reserves in remote areas.
What did the Initial Conference of Commonwealth and State Aboriginal Authorities aim to find a solution to?
The conference aimed to find a solution to the 'Aboriginal problem'.
What was the policy of the Commonwealth towards the half-caste Aboriginal people?
The policy of the Commonwealth was to do everything possible to convert the half-caste into a white citizen.
Test your knowledge on Assimilation in Indigenous Australia from the 1930s to 1960s. Explore the government policy and its impact on Aboriginal communities.
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