The Frontier Wars refer to a series of conflicts in Australia during the 19th century, primarily between European settlers and Indigenous Australians. These wars arose as settlers expanded into Indigenous lands, leading to violent confrontations over territory, resources, and cultural differences. The conflicts varied in scale and intensity across different regions, with notable events occurring in places like Tasmania and Queensland. The term encompasses various skirmishes, massacres, and resistance efforts by Indigenous groups, who sought to defend their land and way of life. Key figures in these conflicts include settlers, colonial authorities, and Indigenous leaders, each playing a role in the complex dynamics of colonization and resistance.