Tag: Aboriginal
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NSW’s Deadly Trend: Indigenous Deaths in Custody Reach Disturbing High
Record Indigenous Deaths in Custody Spark Alarm Across NSW The NSW State Coroner has disclosed a troubling milestone: 12 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have died in custody in New South Wales so far this year, the highest single-year total on record. Coroner Teresa O’Sullivan underscored that these figures are more than numbers; they…
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Historic Treaty with Aboriginal Peoples in Australia
Introduction Australia is on the verge of a historic transformation with the passing of its first treaty with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This groundbreaking legislation has been hailed by First Nations leaders as a crucial step towards closing the socio-economic gap that has long existed between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. This treaty represents…
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Truth Telling in Education: A Treaty’s Impact on Victoria
Introduction to the Treaty In a historic agreement, Aboriginal leaders in Victoria have declared a treaty with the state government that marks a significant shift in how Indigenous affairs are addressed in the region. This treaty is not only a milestone for Aboriginal communities but it also lays the groundwork for vital changes in education,…