Full support for recognition.

The referendum to recognise the first Australians in the constitution deserves our full support. It will be an important step in righting past wrongs, give aboriginal people, particularly the young, the self-confidence to overcome present hardships, and fill this foundational gap in our otherwise excellent constitution.

Michael Long to kick off Sorry Day relay

AFL legend Michael Long will kick-off a nationwide relay in Melbourne to raise awareness about constitutional recognition of indigenous Australians.

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New Whig Aboriginal people themselves want this, Ben. Please support them. http://www.theaustralian.com.au/.../story-fnihym2m...

Indigenous leaders rally for recognition

ALMOST a half-century after Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders won the right to be counted as…

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Like · Reply · Remove Preview · 1 · 26 May 2013 at 17:09

New Whig http://www.fahcsia.gov.au/.../constitutional-recognition...

Like · Reply · 26 May 2013 at 17:13

Ben Reeson Why do you think it will do those things?

Is it not a bit patronising to just label all Indigenous as the same? Does it not separate them from the rest of us? And lastly, is it not just a bit of a bandaid over white guilt?...See More

Like · Reply · Message · 1 · 26 May 2013 at 15:25

New Whig I am worried about this question, which seems obvious to me. You appear to be concerned about genuine problems faced by Aboriginal Australians and worried that this significant constitutional recognition will not solve them. For Aboriginal people, it...See More

Like · Reply · 27 May 2013 at 11:19

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Ben Reeson You didn't answer my question though - why do you think it will do any of those things? How does it actually help Indigenous who die years younger than the rest of us, etc?

Sure, a nice move, but what if anything will it actually change? Like the Apol...See More

Like · Reply · Message · 26 May 2013 at 23:14

New Whig I posted two answers, one official and one by Aboriginal people. It is not what I think but the desire by Aboriginal people themselves.

Like · Reply · 27 May 2013 at 08:25