Tag: Indigenous Rights
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Victoria’s Historic Move: Australia’s First Formal Treaty with Indigenous Traditional Owners Passes
Victoria makes history with Australia’s first formal treaty In a landmark moment for reconciliation and Indigenous rights, the state of Victoria has passed Australia’s first formal treaty with Indigenous traditional owners. After two days of intense debate in the upper house, legislators approved a framework that formalizes recognition, shared governance, and rights for Aboriginal communities…
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Ngātiwai lands on Poor Knights Islands in defiance of marine law change
Overview In a move that has heightened tensions around indigenous rights and New Zealand’s marine protections, Ngātiwai members reportedly landed on the Poor Knights Islands—an area that sits within a marine reserve network—and carried out symbolic actions in defiance of a recent marine law change. Reports indicate that the group climbed to the top of…
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Ngātiwai’s Provocative Stand at Poor Knights Islands Creates Fresh Marine Law Tensions
Introduction: A provocative act at sea In a move that has ignited debate over marine governance and indigenous rights, the Ngātiwai people undertook a symbolic landing on the Poor Knights Islands, a site long envied for its ecological significance and protected status. The action, described by observers as a deliberate challenge to a recent change…
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Victoria Passes Nation’s First Indigenous Treaty: A New Chapter in Australia’s Reconciliation
Victoria Makes History with the Indigenous Treaty The Victorian parliament has approved the nation’s first Indigenous treaty, marking a milestone in Australia’s long-standing process of reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The treaty, negotiated with Indigenous leaders across the state, is viewed as a foundational agreement that recognises past injustices while setting a…
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Australia News Live: Indigenous Treaty Passes Victoria Parliament; Coalition Weighs Net Zero Policy
Victoria Passes Indigenous Treaty, Marking a Milestone The Victorian Parliament has officially passed the nation’s first Indigenous treaty, a landmark agreement that formalizes a pathway between Aboriginal communities and the state government. The passage is being described as a historic moment for reconciliation, with provisions that aim to recognise sovereignty, support cultural heritage, and improve…
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Australia’s Indigenous Deaths in Custody Reach Disturbing Highs in NSW
Record Indigenous Deaths in NSW Custody Prompts Alarm and Analysis New South Wales has recorded the highest number of Indigenous Australian deaths in custody in a single year, a development that has prompted urgent calls for accountability and systemic reform. NSW State Coroner Teresa O’Sullivan confirmed that 12 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have…
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Lidia Thorpe Threatens Parliament Burn as Pro-Palestine Rallies Sweep Australia
Australiawide Protests Embrace a Divisive Moment Pro-Palestine demonstrations have surged across Australia in recent days, with large crowds gathering in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Hobart, Canberra and regional centers. As accounts of the protests spread, some speakers drew attention for remarks that underscored the emotional intensity of the rallies and the deep tensions surrounding the Israel-Hamas…
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Pirltawardli burial site at risk as LIV golf upgrade eyed in Adelaide
Introduction: A clash of development and sacred land The South Australian government is weighing a plan to upgrade the North Adelaide golf course to host the Saudi-backed LIV tournament from 2028. The upgrade would require tearing into parts of the course, despite warnings that there is a high probability of burial sites lying beneath the…
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Indigenous Elders oppose LIV Golf upgrade that could disturb Pirltawardli burial site in Adelaide
Rising Tension Over Pirltawardli and the North Adelaide Upgrade The plan to host the Saudi-backed LIV Golf tournament in Adelaide from 2028 hinges on expanding the North Adelaide golf course, a move that would require tearing up sections of the course. Government documents acknowledge a “high probability” that remains lie beneath the surface about 1.5…
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Bush Band Shares Aboriginal Perspective on Maralinga Nuclear Tests
The Maralinga Nuclear Tests: A Dark Chapter in History In the vast landscapes of Australia, the Maralinga nuclear tests stand as a stark reminder of the country’s tumultuous history. Between 1956 and 1963, the Australian government, in collaboration with Britain, conducted a series of nuclear weapon tests in the remote regions of South Australia. These…