Author: Michael Murphy

26 Jan It’s time Aborigines get due recognition (Sydney Morning Herald)

Posted at 08:38h in News, Posts

Peter Gebhardt A change to the constitution would show our maturity. LATE last year Prime Min- ister Julia Gillard, Attorney-General Robert McClelland and Minister for Indigenous Affairs Jenny Macklin banded together to announce a referendum proposal concerning Aborigines and the Australian constitution. It was the most...

21 Jan Child abuse cases drop, more kids in care (Nine msn News)

Posted at 08:35h in News, Posts

Fewer children are being reported as abused or neglected in Australia, but more young victims find themselves in state care, a new report has revealed. The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare released its Child Protection Australia 2009-10 report on Friday. It found that the number of...

11 Jan Sharing Power – The End Of ‘fortress’ Conservation? (Voxy News Engine)

Posted at 08:32h in News, Posts

Will conservation organisations finally take practical action to implement agreed commitments that recognise the rights of indigenous peoples in protected areas? Over the last 10 years governments and conservation organisations have made significant commitments to uphold the rights of indigenous peoples and local communities in protected...