Talk:History of Australia

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Guideline for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples terminology

Be conscious of the unique, diverse and distinct identities of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and understand the use of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is as a collective name.

Collective names used to describe Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples:
When writing about both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, use terms such as:

First Nations Australians
First Australians
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples
First Peoples

Although "Indigenous Australians" is in common use, and is used to encompass both Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people, many First Nations Australians feel the term diminishes their identity and should be avoided; however, where the word "Indigenous" forms part of an acronym to describe entities, organisations, or government departments the use is acceptable.

When used, the words Indigenous, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, First Nations, First Peoples, and First Australians are capitalised.

Note: Never use the collective name "Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander" peoples as it misrepresents the identity of Torres Strait Islander peoples as not being the original inhabitants of islands in the Torres Strait.

Self-identifying terms:
Be specific where possible by using the name of the group or community with whom the people you are referring to identify.

Murri is usually used by Aboriginal people in and from Queensland and north-west New South Wales
Goori is usually used by Aboriginal people in and from northern New South Wales coastal regions
Koori is usually used by Aboriginal people in and from parts of New South Wales and Victoria

This is not an exhaustive list

Language that can be discriminatory or offensive and should be avoided:

shorthand terms like "Aborigines", "Islanders"
abbreviations like "ATSI", "A&TSI", "1st Nations"
using terms like "myth", "legend" or "folklore" when referring to the beliefs of First Nations peoples
terms like "part-aborigine", "full-blood", "half-caste", "quarter-caste", "octoroon", "mulatto", "hybrid"
terms like "tribe", "horde", "band", "clan", "moiety"

This is not an exhaustive list

Note: It is acceptable to use abbreviations in your communications when they form part of an acronym, a web address or an organisation (e.g. AIATSIS, NAIDOC, www.atsi.org.au). Using an acronym or abbreviation to describe a race of people can be offensive and discriminatory.

For further information, please refer to:

Australian Government Style Manual[1]
Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies[2]
University of New South Wales[3]
Griffith University[4]

Terminology can change over time and, where possible, it is best practice to find out what the preferred term is from the respective Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander group or individual you are referring to. For further guidance, please see the Australian Government Style Guide

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Section sizes

Section size for History of Australia (83 sections)
Section name	Byte count	Section total
(Top)	4,834	4,834
Indigenous prehistory	14,400	14,400
Early European exploration	129	8,240
Dutch discovery and exploration	4,204	4,204
British and French exploration	3,907	3,907
Colonisation	18	66,372
Plans for colonisation before 1788	9,142	9,142
The colony of New South Wales	83	13,093
Establishment of the colony: 1788 to 1792	6,413	6,413
Consolidation: 1793 to 1821	4,061	4,061
Expansion: 1821 to 1850	2,536	2,536
Establishment of further colonies	8,250	8,250
Convicts and colonial society	37	10,951
Convicts and emancipists	3,173	3,173
Free settlers	1,783	1,783
Women	2,069	2,069
Religion	3,889	3,889
Exploration of the continent	7,903	7,903
Impact of British settlement on Indigenous population	1,039	17,015
Disease	2,882	2,882
Conflict and dispossession	7,876	7,876
Accommodation and protection	5,218	5,218
From autonomy to federation	33	26,119
Colonial self-government and the gold rushes	96	9,855
Towards representative government	3,013	3,013
The gold rushes of the 1850s	1,934	1,934
The Eureka stockade	1,428	1,428
Self-government and democracy	3,384	3,384
The long boom (1860 to 1890)	5,331	5,331
1890s depression	2,361	2,361
Growth of nationalism	4,549	4,549
Federation movement	3,990	3,990
From federation to war (1901—1914)	8,466	8,466
First World War	210	10,260
Australia at war 1914–18	5,249	5,249
The home front	2,591	2,591
Paris peace conference	2,210	2,210
Inter-war years	21	30,489
1920s: men, money and markets	8,543	8,543
Dominion status	3,393	3,393
Great Depression	13,866	13,866
Indigenous policy	4,666	4,666
Second World War	182	22,822
Defence policy in the 1930s	4,032	4,032
War	13,229	13,229
Australian home front	5,379	5,379
Post-war boom	60	31,645
Menzies and Liberal dominance: 1949–72	6,542	6,542
Post-war immigration	3,933	3,933
Economic growth and suburban living	7,305	7,305
Indigenous civil rights, assimilation and child removal	3,865	3,865
Alliances 1950–1972	5,458	5,458
Vietnam War	4,482	4,482
Reform and reaction: 1972–1996	40	16,160
The Whitlam government: 1972–75	4,231	4,231
Fraser government: 1975–83	3,078	3,078
Labor governments: 1983–1996	8,811	8,811
Australia in a globalised world: 1996–2022	87	30,062
Howard government: 1996–2007	9,406	9,406
Labor governments: 2007–2013	5,510	5,510
Liberal-National Coalition governments (2013–2022)	595	15,059
Abbott government (2013–2015)	3,119	3,119
Turnbull government (2015–2018)	3,463	3,463
Morrison government (2018–2022)	7,882	7,882
Post-pandemic: 2022–present	37	2,650
Albanese government (2022–present)	2,613	2,613
Society and culture: 1960s–present	42	32,460
Social developments	26	22,794
Indigenous Australians	11,463	11,463
Women	4,249	4,249
Migrants and cultural diversity	7,056	7,056
Arts and culture	9,624	9,624
Historiography	8,170	8,170
See also	607	607
References	28	24,801
Reference books	1,845	1,845
Historical surveys	3,101	21,705
Early recorded history	31	18,604
Books	11,478	11,478
Journal articles, scholarly papers, essays	7,095	7,095
Primary sources	1,223	1,223
Further reading	65	65
External links	2,536	2,536
Total	341,158	341,158

Historiography split

Hello all

I have summarised the historiography section and split the rest to a new article Historiography of Australia. This should help the quest to get this article down to a size consistent with the recommendations in policy.

Happy to discuss Aemilius Adolphin (talk) 06:01, 3 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Early European exploration and colonisation

Hello all

I have summarised the content and moved some excessive detail to the main articles on European exploration of Australia and History of Australia (1788-1850). This is consistent with the need to reduce the article size in accordance with relevant policy.

Happy to discuss. Aemilius Adolphin (talk) 03:39, 5 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

One reason the theory of Portuguese discovery was included here - despite the fact it is just a theory - is the irregular but persistent media reports that pop up - usually announcing some find or new book is about to "rewrite Australian History". Things have been quiet recently it's true. I have no problem not including it but I wouldn't be surprised if it's added in again soon by a helpful soul. See also Portuguese Wikipedia's entry. Nickm57 (talk) 10:26, 5 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Establishment of further colonies

Hello all

I have summarised this section consistent with the need to reduce the size of the article in accordance with policy. More detail on this topic can be found in the article History of Australia (1788–1850).

Happy to discuss Aemilius Adolphin (talk) 08:51, 7 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Colonial self government

Hello all

I have also summarised this section consistent with the need to reduce the size of the article in accordance with policy. More detail on this topic can be found in the article History of Australia (1851–1900).

Happy to discuss Aemilius Adolphin (talk) 08:08, 14 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Federation and WWI

Hello all

I have also summarised these sections consistent with the need to reduce the size of the article in accordance with policy. More detail on these topics can be found in the article History of Australia (1901-1945).

Happy to discuss Aemilius Adolphin (talk) 03:36, 19 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]