The Green Bans of The Rocks

Quick Details

Duration: 1.5 Hours
Stages: 5 and 6
Units: Changing Place, The Rise of the Environmental Movement
Key Learning Areas: Geography, History
Student Outcomes: HT4-1 – HT4-10; GE4-1; GE4-2; GE4-3; GE4-4; GE4-5; GE4-6; GE4-8; HT5-1; HT5-10; GE5-1; GE5-2; GE5-3; GE5-4
Years: 9,10 and 11

The Rocks Australia History

The Green Ban movement grew out of trade union action in the 1970s and The Rocks became an important area of confrontation for the local residents supported in their protest by equally concerned union and community leaders.

Let the story of the people’s conservation campaign against the NSW Government’s proposed redevelopment of this area and displacement of residents. People power and the imposition of union green bans became a powerful force in this early protest movement.

Visit significant Heritage and Built Sites within the precinct on this Rocks area tour. Students will learn about the Sydney Opera House, the famous Harbour Bridge, and more.

Experience a fun and historic guided tour on foot. Get up close, be amazed and hear some stories about the beginning history and heritage of The Rocks, Sydney.