95.1 Jan-Mar 2024

AQ: Australian Quarterly

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Uluru Statement From The Heart
We, gathered at the 2017 National Constitutional Convention, coming from all points of the southern sky, make this statement from the heart: Our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander tribes were the first sovereign Nations of the Australian continent
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A Word
No matter how you voted, there’s no doubt that the referendum has become an important historical and cultural event for the country – and we at AQ believe that there is a lot to be unfolded from the process, the reception, and the repercussions. As M
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Failing Democracy The Voice Referendum Shows a Media Inquiry is Needed
The day after the referendum failed with approximately 60% voting ‘No’ and 40% voting ‘Yes’, National Indigenous Television (NITV) host John Paul Jenke said on ABC’s Insiders:1 “… misinformation played a big part in this, I think we can't estimate th
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The Voice To Parliament And The Silent Majority
In this article, we outline the background to the Voice to Parliament, and the political struggle around it. We offer an explanation for both the‘No vote’ and why First Nations people themselves were divided on the issue. And we conclude by identifyi
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The Last Great Opportunity? Penetrating The Politics Of Whistleblower Protection
Australia’s recent memory is littered with public servants made to suffer by government employers, despite speaking up on issues of high public interest. Witness K (and his lawyer Bernard Collaery) on the Timor phone tapping; David McBride and the re
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Treating People, not just a Virus Cure, Community, & Collaboration for Hep B
I was diagnosed with hepatitis B during my teens. I have been lucky enough to avoid such life changing impacts, but still feel pangs of existential dread every 6 months when my blood results are due. What if this is the last time I know I am cancer-f
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Burning Down The House Greedflation And The RBA
Higher interest rates are making households spend more on mortgage repayments. Higher interest rates are also being used as an excuse by landlords to increase rents. Higher interest rates are also likely to discourage the building of new houses, cons
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Tall Poppy Awards 2023 Winners
Congratulations to this year’s winners of an AIPS Tall Poppy Award, in particular, the Tall Poppy of the Year from each state. To find out more on this year’s Tall Poppies visit: www.aips.net.au/tall-poppy-campaign/ WA TALL POPPY OF THE YEAR Dr Hugo
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References
The Voice to Parliament and the Silent Majority 1. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-08-02/fact-check-indigenous-australians-support-for-the-voice/102673042 2. https://nit.com.au/17-10-2023/8174/indigenous-areas-heavily-backed-the-voice-to-parliament

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