Aborigines – Contemporary Issues Urban problems 3/4 th Urban dwellers. about 25% live in Sydney and Brisbane. Poverty, unemployment, dependency –Alcoholism, substance abuse –Police harassment – deaths in custody
Contemp.Issues-2 Stolen Generation ( s) –Recovery of past –Psychological trauma –Issue of apology Land Rights –1975 Racial Discrimination Act –1976 Aboriginal Lands Rights Act –1992 Mabo Case
Contemp.Issues-3 Development Quest for Reconciliation (1990s – now) –1991 Council –Membership-and- remembership = respect –Human rights: justice, equality –Economic rights: pay own way, legal equality –Recognition of mutual identity
Aborigine contribution to the Society Cultural tourism Indigenous arts, leadership in sports, public services