Why did people want to separate the aborigines with the whites?

People sought to separate Aboriginal Australians from white settlers due to a combination of racial prejudice, colonial attitudes, and a desire to control land and resources. Many believed in the superiority of white culture, leading to the perception that Aboriginal people were 'savages' who needed to be segregated for their own good. This segregation was often justified by policies that aimed to assimilate Aboriginal people into white society, disregarding their rights and heritage. Ultimately, these actions stemmed from a desire to exert dominance and erase Indigenous cultures.