Federal Council for Aboriginal Advancement is formed and National Aboriginal Day of Observance Committee (NAIDOC) is formed.
Victorian Aborigines Welfare Board replaces the Board for the Protection of Aborigines. The Welfare Board is abolished in 1967.
Treaty of Rome establishes European Economic Community (EEC). Freedom of movement within EEC and ‘guestworker’ programs have the effect of reducing emigration from Europe to Australia.
Non-Europeans can apply for citizenship after 15 years’ residence.
