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Aborigines – Contemporary Issues

Aborigines – Contemporary Issues. Urban problems 3/4 th Urban dwellers. about 25% live in Sydney and Brisbane. Poverty, unemployment, dependency Alcoholism, substance abuse Police harassment – deaths in custody. Contemp.Issues-2. Stolen Generation (1931-70s) Recovery of past

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Aborigines – Contemporary Issues

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  1. Aborigines – Contemporary Issues • Urban problems • 3/4th Urban dwellers. • about 25% live in Sydney and Brisbane. Poverty, unemployment, dependency • Alcoholism, substance abuse • Police harassment – deaths in custody

  2. Contemp.Issues-2 • Stolen Generation (1931-70s) • Recovery of past • Psychological trauma • Issue of apology • Land Rights • 1975 Racial Discrimination Act • 1976 Aboriginal Lands Rights Act • 1992 Mabo Case

  3. Contemp.Issues-3 • Development • Quest for Reconciliation (1990s – now) • 1991 Council • Membership-and-remembership = respect • Human rights: justice, equality • Economic rights: pay own way, legal equality • Recognition of mutual identity

  4. Aborigine contribution to the Society • Cultural tourism • Indigenous arts, leadership in sports, public services

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