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 Aboriginal workers at the Wave Hill cattle station in the Northern Territory, who protested against poor working conditions and low wages. The workers, led by Vincent Lingiari, walked off the station to demand better rights and recognition of their land.
This protest became a pivotal moment in the struggle for Aboriginal land rights in Australia. The walk-off lasted for several years and ultimately 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.