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Treaty discussions between Aboriginal nations and South Australian government

South Australian Government enters  historic discussions with Aboriginal nations  The World Today By Caroline Winter http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-12-14/south-australia-enters-historic-treaty-discussions/8120162

“South Australia is making history, with the State Government entering treaty discussions with Aboriginal nations to help address past injustices.

“The Government has set aside $4.4 million over five years to support the treaty process and the appointment of an independent commissioner for treaty.

“At this stage it is unclear what the treaties will cover or whether compensation will be included,
but South Australian Indigenous leaders said the process would set a positive course for the future. … ”

SA set for Indigenous treaty talks ‘South Australia could have up to 40 treaties after
an announcement was made in Adelaide on Tuesday morning.’https://www.sbs.com.au/nitv/article/2016/12/14/sa-set-indigenous-treaty-talks?cid=inbody:challenges-ahead-for-victorian-treaty-negotiations  Madeline Hayman-Reber Source: NITV News 14 December 2016:

““Treaty is an important step towards addressing the wrongs of the past.
The fact that so many Aboriginal people to this day face such significant disadvantage remains the greatest stain on our society,” Mr Maher said. “This marks the first time that a state has committed to individualised treaties for Aboriginal communities, and comes off the back of yesterday’s announcement in Victoria of plans for a statewide treaty. … “

December 16, 2016 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | aboriginal issues, South Australia