Wave Hill Walk-Off
The Wave Hill Walk-Off refers to a significant event in Australian history that took place in 1966. It involved the Indigenous workers at the Wave Hill Station, a cattle station in the Northern Territory, who protested against poor working conditions and low wages. The walk-off was led by the Gurindji people, who sought better rights and recognition of their land.
This protest marked a pivotal moment in the struggle for Indigenous land rights in Australia. The Gurindji people's actions eventually contributed to the broader movement that led to the landmark Land Rights Act of 1976, which recognized the rights of Indigenous Australians to their traditional lands.