Australia celebrates its centenary of Federation. At the Federation ceremony, Prime Minister Howard pays tribute to the nation’s history of democracy and freedom and the

The Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation ceases to operate by the end of 2000. It is to be replaced by a new national body, Reconciliation Australia,

Aboriginal activist, Charles Perkins, dies aged 64 years.

The Olympic and Paralympic Games are held in Sydney. Competitors from diverse backgrounds make up the Australian team. The media reports an atmosphere of increased

The Council for Multicultural Australia is established. Its aim is to assist the implementation of the Federal Government’s multicultural policy statement, A New Agenda for Multicultural Australia.

Hundreds of thousands of Australians participate in walks across the country to show their support for Reconciliation.

Corroboree 2000 is held at Sydney Opera House to mark 10 years of work on Reconciliation. Here, the Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation presents to the

Commonwealth Government increases funds to address concerns over people smuggling and the number of unauthorised arrivals. Funds are allocated to refurbish existing detention centres and

Australian Citizenship Council releases Australian Citizenship for a New Century report. The report concentrates on citizenship issues for Australia and Australians.

Commonwealth Government increases funds to address concerns over people smuggling and the number of unauthorised arrivals. Funds are allocated to refurbish existing detention centres and

Australian Citizenship Council releases Australian Citizenship for a New Century report. The report concentrates on citizenship issues for Australia and Australians.