The book 'Australian Past: A New Interpretation of the Old History of People and Land', co authored by scholars Lewis Johnson, Tania Jenkins, and David Walker, aims to re-examine Australian history, abandon the colonial centric perspective, and emphasize the early connection between Indigenous peoples and land. The book focuses on the relationship between people and land, using a rich variety of literature and images to explore the changes from indigenous culture to colonial history, and then to modern society. The authors reinterpreted Australia's colonial origins, land development, cultural colonization, and the impact of the gold rush on population structure and culture. The book also focuses on the status of minority groups in history, such as the roles of Indigenous peoples, Chinese miners, and women in the Eureka event, as well as the impact of suburban development and the White Australia policy on ethnic identity. In addition, the book discusses Australia's role in the two World Wars and the changes in post-war social and political activities, including indigenous rights struggles and women's movements. The authors also analyzed Australia's position in the global political economy, as well as the challenges and opportunities of the multicultural era. Finally, the book explores issues of immigration, indigenous land ownership, and ecological environment, as well as Australia's future development in the context of globalization. Through its interdisciplinary perspective and innovative narrative style, 'The Past' provides a new perspective for understanding Australian history. Although it does not provide a clear answer, it emphasizes the variability and diversity of history.