Richard Laurence Broome, (born 1 October 1948) is an Australian historian, academic, and emeritus professor of
history
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at
La Trobe University
La Trobe University is a public research university based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Its main campus is located in the suburb of Bundoora. The university was established in 1964, becoming the third university in the state of Victoria a ...
,
Melbourne
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. He is known as an authority on
Aboriginal history
''Aboriginal History'' is an annual peer-reviewed academic journal published as an open access journal by Aboriginal History Inc. It was established in 1977 (co-founded and edited by Diane Barwick) and covers interdisciplinary historical studies ...
in Australia.
In 2007 Broome's book ''Aboriginal Victorians: A History Since 1800'' won the
Victorian Community History Awards
The Victorian Community History Awards are held annually to recognise the contributions made by Victorians in the preservation of the State's history, and to recognise excellence in historical research. The effect of the VCHA over the period from ...
for Best Print / Publication.
Broome was made a
Member of the Order of Australia
The Order of Australia is an Order (distinction), honour that recognises Australian citizens and other persons for outstanding achievement and service. It was established on 14 February 1975 by Elizabeth II, Monarchy of Australia, Queen of Aus ...
in the
2020 Australia Day Honours
The 2020 Australia Day Honours are appointments to various orders and honours to recognise and reward good works by Australian citizens. The list was announced on 26 January 2020 by the Governor General of Australia, David Hurley.
The Australia ...
for "significant service to education in the field of history, and to historical groups".
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Broome's profile at La Trobe University(archived 10 April 2018)
Podcast and transcript of interview with Richard Broome on Aboriginal history
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1948 births
Australian historians
Fellows of the Australian Academy of the Humanities
La Trobe University faculty
Living people
Members of the Order of Australia
University of New South Wales alumni
University of Sydney alumni