What was the impact of the Freedom Ride on aboriginal rights?

The Freedom Ride through New South Wales towns and the publicity it gained raised consciousness of racial discrimination in Australia and strengthened the campaigns to bring about a greater equality and recognition which followed.Click to see full answer. Then, what was the impact of the Freedom Ride?The Freedom Riders challenged this status quo by riding interstate buses in the South in mixed racial groups to challenge local laws or customs that enforced segregation in seating. The Freedom Rides, and the violent reactions they provoked, bolstered the credibility of the American Civil Rights Movement.Additionally, how did the local people react to the Freedom Riders? Local reactions to the Freedom Rides Typical reactions to the protests was the throwing of rotten eggs and tomatoes, and bottles at the Freedom Riders. the reaction was far stretched when a grazier’s son rammed the Freedom Rides bus off the road when it was leaving Walgett in the middle of the night. In respect to this, did the Freedom Ride bring about an important change? Legacy of the Freedom Ride The Freedom Ride was an important contributor to creating an environment for change. It helped move public opinion towards a ‘Yes’ vote in the 1967 referendum to remove the discrimination against Aboriginal Australians from the Australian Constitution.How did the Freedom Ride impact the 1967 referendum?The 1967 Referendum had an impact that meant Aboriginal Australians experienced less discrimination and racism. The referendum also allowed the Northern Territory Federal Police to pass on the Land Rights Act which was a benefit to Aboriginal Australians.