After 2000

Badges from the new millennium commemorate important milestones in Australian social history, including anniversaries of the eight-hour day decision and the 1967 referendum. The 2000s see the development of internet activism, exemplified by WikiLeaks; a renewed ‘No War’ message in response to Australia’s involvement in conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan; and ongoing debate regarding unauthorised immigration to Australia. Public support for reconciliation with Indigenous Australians, including recognition of the Stolen Generations, is well represented in the museum’s badge collection.