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1.Treaty style negotiations are possible in Australia (but where is the Commonwealth? )

Ten observations about Indigenous – State Negotiations that may (or may not) warrant further research Dr Stuart Bradfield South West Aboriginal Land and Sea Council. 1.Treaty style negotiations are possible in Australia (but where is the Commonwealth? )

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1.Treaty style negotiations are possible in Australia (but where is the Commonwealth? )

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  1. Ten observations about Indigenous – State Negotiations that may (or may not) warrant further researchDr Stuart BradfieldSouth West Aboriginal Land and Sea Council

  2. 1.Treaty style negotiations are possible in Australia (but where is the Commonwealth?) 2. …but now is not the time to talk about comprehensive settlements 3. …and the media doesn’t help 4. Power relations are unequal 5. Bigger is better (and friends help) 6. A lack of imagination in the bureaucracy is a double edged sword 7. Confidentiality supports the status quo, and the status quo is the State 8. Maintaining unity is hard – on both sides 9. Personalities are important 10. Leadership is critical

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