Why is it important to know that Australia’s 1901 population estimate excluded Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples?

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Why is it important to know that Australia’s 1901 population estimate excluded Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples?

  • ABecause the estimate did not fully represent all peoples living in Australia.Correct
  • BBecause the estimate was only about people born overseas.
  • CBecause the estimate counted only people living outside Australia.
  • DBecause the estimate was made before Australia existed as a nation.

Since the fact says Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples were not included, the 1901 population estimate did not fully represent all peoples living in Australia.

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