Maria, Marina And Sofia 1970 - 1980 - Significant Events by Maria Gameal

8 May 1970 Moratoriums To Protest Australian Involvement In Vietnam War

mariag69 — 2024-06-20 23:32:45 UTC

The Vietnam Moratorium Protests, the first of which took place on 8 May 1970, were the largest public demonstrations in Australia’s History at the time.

they represented growing discontent within a portion of the Australian Population to the Government’s Commitment to the Vietnam War in general and conscription in particular.

4 June 1971 First Green Bans Imposed In Sydney

mariag69 — 2024-06-20 23:38:01 UTC

In June 1971 The New South Wales Builders Labourers’ Federation imposed the world’s First Green Ban to potect an area of bushland called Kelly’s Bush on Sydney’s Lower North Shore.

15 December 1972 Equal Pay For Men And Women

mariag69 — 2024-06-20 23:42:57 UTC

In 1972 Australian Unions and the newly elected Whitlam Government lobbied the Australian Conciliation and Arbitration Commission (ACAC) to reevaluate their earlier decision granting equal pay to women only in those instances where they did exactly the same work as men.

This is a Significant Event because women were able to get paid the same as men while doing the same work.

20 October 1973 Sydney Opera House Opens

mariag69 — 2024-06-20 23:48:33 UTC

The Sydney Opera House is one of The 20th Century’s Most Iconic Buildings. It Broke New Ground For Design And Engineering Around The World. Since Its Opening In 1973 It Has Become A Symbol of the World Immediately Associating With Sydney And Australia.

This Is A Significant Event Because This Building Has Become One Of Australias Most Famous Buildings And A Tourist Attraction.

2 December 1972 Election Of The Whitlam Government

mariag69 — 2024-06-20 23:53:23 UTC

On 5 December 1972 Gough Whitlam Became Australia’s 21st Prime Minister, And The Australian Labor Party (ALP) Formed Its First Government In 23 years.

The Whitlam Government, However, Was Short Lived, Being Controversially Dismissed By Governor-General Sir John Kerr On 11 November 1975.