Antinuclear

Australian news, and some related international items

Aboriginal protest rallies on ‘Invasion Day’

members of the original Aboriginal nations assert their independence and custodianship of their land.

Protesters march against invasion Oliver Hildebrand, Brisbane Green Left 30 January 2010 Despite rumours of a council ban, the annual January 26 Invasion Day rally and march from Parliament House to Musgrave Park went ahead, as it has done for more than 30 years. …….. Continue reading

February 1, 2010 Posted by | aboriginal issues, AUSTRALIA - NATIONAL | , | Leave a comment

Grassroots aboriginals reject Australian Government’s new “First Nations Congress”

Australia is in breach of every UN human rights covenant and must be held accountable. Many delegates were surprised at how many rights international law recognises.

New Way Summit delegates unanimously reject government sponsored Rep body

Working Group for Aboriginal Rights, Australia, Michael Anderson, Canberra, 31 January 2010 -The New Way Summit of 150 Aboriginal people has unanimously opposed the proposed Rudd government sponsored national Aboriginal representative body to be known as ‘The First Nations Congress’….. Continue reading

February 1, 2010 Posted by | aboriginal issues, AUSTRALIA - NATIONAL | , | Leave a comment