What were some of Margaret Wirrpanda's major contributions to Aboriginal rights? - Ask Wiki

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Margaret Wirrpanda made significant contributions to Aboriginal rights, particularly in the 1960s. Some of her major efforts include:

Federal Council for the Advancement of Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders (FCAATSI): She joined this council with her family to work on Aboriginal rights.
1967 Referendum: She was part of the movement that led to the approval of the 1967 Referendum, which allowed the federal government to make laws for Aboriginal people and include them in the census.
National Council of Aboriginal and Islander Women: Wirrpanda became an officer when it was formed in 1972, advocating for the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women.
Advocacy for Equal Wages and Land Rights: In the 1960s, she fought for these critical issues, aiming to improve the social and economic standing of Aboriginal communities.

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