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"Since the advent of colonisation, the absence of an effective process for
conducting dialogues between the broader community and First Nations people has
been a festering sore at the heart of Australian society.
The notorious doctrine of
terra nullius not only led to the denial of the
legitimate rights of First Nations people, but also ensured they could never be
heard. This malign strategy has produced centuries of unspeakable suffering,
sickness and death. Many Australians feel the time has come to start to heal
the wound.
The
Uluru Statement from the Heart advocates for a process of dialogue to set
us on a path towards a new way of living together. The statement was agreed to
in 2017 by a convention of more than 250 First Nations people after an
inclusive and rigorous process of regional dialogues. It proposes a First
Nations Voice to Parliament to guide a passage both to a new “coming together”
and to the clear articulation of the long-suppressed truth.
As Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said when announcing the forthcoming
referendum that seeks to incorporate these key proposals into the Australian
Constitution, the statement is a generous offer to the entire Australian
community. It does not harbour grudges and does not seek vengeance. It asks for
a secure mechanism whereby the voices of First Nations people can at last be
heard – by each other, by the parliament and by the wider Australian public."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
