Aboriginal missions were notorious for their austerity, but Christmas was a brief time of joy. While celebrations had a sinister assimilationist edge, Aboriginal people often adopted traditions into their own culture.
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New research reveals that about half of opinion pieces in mainstream newspapers and television are so racist they potentially breach industry codes of conduct.
Conservatives are often critical of ‘identity politics’ for silencing dissenting views. But on ABC’s Q&A on Monday night Malcolm Turnbull presented a very narrow vision of national identity.
That the Cashless Debit Card continues to be pursued exposes a dogged obsession with implementing punitive policy at the expense of vulnerable people.
The latest census data reveals valuable insights into Closing the Gap targets. While there’s some improvement in school attendance rates, all other indicators suggest a radical rethink is required.
January 26 marks one of the greatest expropriations in modern history, which took place at Sydney Cove. Why do so many Australians want to commemorate an act of egregious injustice?
Australia’s track record on racial equality and tackling racism is under review – and the findings will have significant implications.
The rejection of the Referendum Council’s Report has derailed Indigenous constitutional recognition. Treaties at the state and territory level offer a clear path forward for meaningful reform.
Australia’s Human Rights Council election provides an ideal opportunity for it to show leadership and commitment on issues such as refugee flows and the death penalty.
Despite the promise of Black Lives Matter, it has not been taken up as a central political movement by Indigenous Australians.
New research shows that, too often, grandparents who are primary carers are being locked out of decisions about their grandchildren’s welfare.
Héritier Lumumba played for Collingwood Football Club until 2014, where his teammates called him “Chimp”. His experience mirrors that of many other black men in Australia, particularly in the workplace.
Australia is the only democratic nation in the world without a national charter of rights or similar.
Bodies established around the world to hear ‘black’ voices have an enduring problem: they advise, but are rarely – if ever – heard.
Implicit in Malcolm Turnbull’s and Bill Shorten’s arguments that an Indigenous ‘voice to parliament’ would be a big change is the notion that it may be too difficult.
If Australians are to eat healthy, unprocessed meats while making sustainable choices, native animals would be an obvious choice.
Very little is known about suicide and suicide attempts during modern genocides – but we do know there is an aftermath of suicide among victims.
The census mostly delivered a good news story on Indigenous Australian outcomes, but it is unclear to what extent this correlates to improved lives for Indigenous families.
The 2016 Census reveals that Australia is becoming much more diverse – in terms of language, country of birth, Indigenous status, and religion.
The Northern Territory Intervention implemented coercive measures that would have been unthinkable in other, non-Indigenous communities.
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Professor of Economics and Public Policy, ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences, Australian National University
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Associate professor, University of Technology Sydney
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Research Fellow, Centre for Aboriginal Economic Policy Research, Australian National University
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Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
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Associate Professor, Faculty of Law & Justice, UNSW Sydney
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Lecturer, School of Humanities, Griffith University
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ANU Visiting Professor, Politics and International Relations, Australian National University
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Associate professor, Australian National University
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Professor of Indigenous Health; Executive Director, Carumba Institute, Queensland University of Technology
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Commissioner, Yoo-rrook Justice Commission, University of Tasmania
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Associate Professor, Law Faculty, Monash University
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Senior Lecturer in Social Research and Policy, UNSW Sydney
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Professor of Linguistics, The University of Queensland
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Professor of Law, University of Technology Sydney
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Adjunct Professor, RMIT University
