George Augustus Robinson was a British-born Australian who played a significant role in the early colonial history of Australia. He is best known for his work as a missionary and an advocate for the rights of Indigenous Australians, particularly the Tasmanian Aborigines. Robinson sought to protect their culture and way of life during a time of significant upheaval due to European settlement. Robinson is often remembered for leading the Black War expeditions in Tasmania, where he aimed to negotiate peace between settlers and Indigenous people. His efforts included relocating Indigenous communities to safer areas, but his methods and the outcomes of his actions remain subjects of debate among historians.