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Indigenous Australians
Australia Shirks Responsibility to Indigenous Communities With Rejected Voice Referendum
By Grant Wyeth
Rather than understand the responsibility Australia has for its Indigenous population, both the Liberal and National parties sensed political opportunity in opposing the Voice.
Australians Vote on a Voice for First Nations Peoples
By Dechlan Brennan
Although the referendum’s suggested change would be small, the campaign against it has grown on the back of misinformation, lies, and a deep well of racism. Supporters are preparing for it to fail.
How Western Australia Criminalizes Indigenous Children
By Dechlan Brennan
The state’s disturbingly high rate of Indigenous incarceration is a direct result of punitive measures that push people – including minors – into the prison system.
Not Guilty Verdict in Police Murder Case Shines Light on Injustices Facing Australia’s Indigenous People
By Dechlan Brennan
In the past 20 years, over 500 Indigenous people have died in police or other official custody. Not a single officer has ever faced jail time for causing such a death.
Australia Marks National Day With Protests, Calming Words
By Associated Press
Protesters called for Australia Day – bitterly referred to as “Invasion Day” – to be abolished.
Fighting Trachoma in Indigenous Australia
By Gemima Harvey
Australia has been shamefully slow to eliminate this infectious eye disease. Finally, progress is being made.
Abbott Confuses on Indigenous Australians
By Helen Clark
The PM has been a staunch supporter of Indigenous rights. That makes his recent remarks all the more baffling.
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