The Australian Citizenship test is introduced to prospective Australian citizens. It is intended to promote an understanding of Australia’s values, traditions, history and national symbols so that new citizens may successfully integrate into the community, participate fully in Australian society
International Conference of Counter Terrorism is held in Melbourne promoting a harmonious community with a unified approach to combating terrorism. It is organised and hosted by the Australian Multicultural Foundation, Victoria Police, Monash University and the Victorian Government.
Prime Minister John Howard calls for a ‘new reconciliation’, acknowledging that he has ‘struggled’ with reconciliation during his term in office. He recommits to treating reconciliation as a national priority.
The Northern Territory Government announces a comprehensive package to tackle Indigenous disadvantage in the Territory. The government commits $286 million and creates 223 additional positions over the next 5 years to implement the first stage of its 20 year Indigenous
Jointly initiated by the Australian Police Services, the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission, the Australian Multicultural Foundation and the community, the Community Policing Partnership Program promotes social cohesion and counteracts discriminatory views and intolerance towards Muslim Australians.
Mohamed Haneef is released when the Director of Public Prosecutions withdraws its charges. Haneef’s passport is returned and his Australian visa subsequently reinstated by the Federal Court of Australia.
Mohamed Haneef, a 27 year old Indian physician is arrested at Brisbane Airport for suspected terror-related activities. He is the second cousin of Kafeel Ahmed and Sabeel Ahmed who unsuccessfully tried to blow up Glasgow International Airport. Public outcry increases
An historic meeting of Indigenous health peak bodies and health experts is held in Sydney to explore ways of working more effectively in partnership with all Australian Governments to achieve better health outcomes for Indigenous people.
The Northern Territory Emergency Response, designed to combat the high rates of child neglect and abuse in the Northern Territory, is put into action in response to the publication of Little Children are Sacred. The use of the Army to
Northern Territory Chief Minister, Claire Martin, releases the Little Children Are Sacred report of the Northern Territory Board of Inquiry into the Protection of Aboriginal Children from Sexual Abuse. The report points to alcohol and a lack of education as