The Sins of the Fathers
On the day after so many Australians said they were sorry, I wrote to the…More
Tagged: indigenous politics
News From the Non-Members’ Bar
Kevin Rudd’s finest hour came just weeks into his time as Prime Minister. He will…More
Just the Facts, Keith
As I email this story to the editor, I am heading to breakfast at my…More
The Whole Sorry Business
Coalition MPs are now talking about removing (forcibly, if possible) the phrase "Stolen Generations" from…More
Urban, Regional and Remote
It surprised no one when, last Tuesday, the Minister for Indigenous Affairs Jenny Macklin announced…More
Bonjour, Uluru
Theatre company Big hART has a show in the Sydney Festival this month – but…More
Rescuing the Intervention
One of the few theatrical highlights of Kevin Rudd’s lacklustre acceptance speech was the dramatic…More
The Forgotten States
In the weeks before the election, the Northern Territory Intervention was barely spoken of, and…More
A Choice Between 'Sit-Down' Money and Rations?
The Town Camps around Alice Springs will begin the transition to ‘income management’ on Monday…More
Damming the Rivers of Grog
‘We are suffering. C’mon government, listen to us. We’re crying out. Do something, and help…More