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Indigenous Australians
October 07, 2022
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.
March 17, 2022
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.
January 27, 2021
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.
September 03, 2015
Fighting Trachoma in Indigenous Australia
By Gemima Harvey
Australia has been shamefully slow to eliminate this infectious eye disease. Finally, progress is being made.
March 15, 2015
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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