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Mabo judges perverted the course of justice

Eddie Mabo

While the 1992 Mabo judgement was a major milestone in Aboriginal history, we must remember that the judges in this case presented the same cowardice as Justice Blackburn in the Millirrpum Gove case in the 1970s.

In the Gove case, the court gave much weight to the evidence presented by anthropologist Ronald Berndt who coined the phrase, "the Aborigines don't own the land, the land owns them" or words to that effect, thus resigning our people to forever being part of the natural flora and fauna of this country. It must also be stated that the Gove matter was not presented with the 1872 Pacific islanders Protection Act as amended in 1875.

In the Gove matter Justice Blackburn was presented with enough evidence to permit him to make the same conclusions as did the High Court in Mabo but failed to do so. I think this was because of the extent of uncertainty the decision would have presented the Australian state, territory and federal governments in respect to land rights for the white population. [node:read-more:link]

The grassroots complaints on the Referendum Council Convention processes

Video Gallery: The political confrontation that occurred at the National Convention was caused by the very apparent stacking of the meeting by the organisers (Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Studies, AIATSIS), no doubt supported by the Referendum Council with a budget of over $800 million.

What was visually clear during the whole process was the apparent divide between members of the Referendum Council. [node:read-more:link]

New Stolen Generation - Yolngu Nation says 'No' to the Removal of it's citizens

Alternative Camp Site for Gathering

This alternative camp site to the Aboriginal Embassy is just 18 minutes away by car, on a simple route. Bar-b-que facilities are available and bookings are not required because there is plenty of room on the large site that overlooks Mount Majura. It is also in the proximity to the 'old convent' elders hostel. View images below and directions map. We are hoping to organise a bus shuttle system - more details later. [node:read-more:link]

Gathering of First Nations and Peoples 2016

Sovereign Union Gathering of Nations

2016 Gathering of First Nations & Peoples

 
Whether or not you fully understand the implications of Sovereignty, UDIs, Decolonisation processes or Treaties, you are welcome to attend the First Nations & Peoples Gathering to learn and/or contribute.
 
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