Why the Racial Discrimination Act was a critical turning point in Australia's history
Senator WRIGHT (South Australia) (16:24): I rise to contribute to this motion on the 40th anniversary of the enactment of the Racial Discrimination Act in June 1975. The enactment of the Racial Discrimination Act was a critical turning point in Australia's history because of the role it played in signposting Australia's commitment to protecting and promoting what were internationally recognised and universal human rights.