Citizenship has not delivered Indigenous Australians the same quality of life other Australians expect. Basic human rights involve health, housing, education, employment, economic opportunity, and equality before the law, and respect for cultural identity and cultural diversity. These human rights… — Jackie Huggins Copy Share Image
For Indigenous Australians, equal rights and citizenship have not always translated into full participation in Australian society. All Indigenous Australians have only been counted in the census since the 1967 Referendum. Even so, State protection and welfare laws continued to… — Jackie Huggins Copy Share Image
It's a very Aboriginal thing to do, to give younger people greater responsibilities within the community as they become able to take those responsibilities… — Jackie Huggins Copy Share Image
The true essence of reconciliation is more than making friends with nonindigenous people. Our motto is united Australia, one that respects the land and… — Jackie Huggins Copy Share Image
To my mind, you cannot speak about the need for leadership within our communities without being prepared to take on responsibility yourself. It's not… — Jackie Huggins Copy Share Image
Citizenship has not delivered Indigenous Australians the same quality of life other Australians expect. Basic human rights involve health, housing, education, employment, economic opportunity,… — Jackie Huggins Copy Share Image
For Indigenous Australians, equal rights and citizenship have not always translated into full participation in Australian society. All Indigenous Australians have only been counted… — Jackie Huggins Copy Share Image
We have reached a pivotal time in Indigenous affairs when for the first time, national attention is being paid to the horror of Indigenous… — Jackie Huggins Copy Share Image
We must respect each other's right to choose a collective destiny, and the opportunity to develop the legal and political rights for Indigenous and… — Jackie Huggins Copy Share Image
