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> [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 enough to point the finger at those who have let us down and to expect others…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jackie-huggins/to-my-mind-you-cannot-speak-about-the-need-for-leadership-within-our/)

[Jackie Huggins](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jackie-huggins/)

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## More by Jackie Huggins

> [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…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jackie-huggins/it-s-a-very-aboriginal-thing-to-do-to-give-younger-people-greater/)

[Jackie Huggins](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jackie-huggins/)

> [The true essence of reconciliation is more than making friends with nonindigenous people. Our motto is united Australia, one that respects the land and…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jackie-huggins/the-true-essence-of-reconciliation-is-more-than-making-friends-with/)

[Jackie Huggins](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jackie-huggins/)

> [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…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jackie-huggins/to-my-mind-you-cannot-speak-about-the-need-for-leadership-within-our/)

[Jackie Huggins](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jackie-huggins/)

> [Citizenship has not delivered Indigenous Australians the same quality of life other Australians expect. Basic human rights involve health, housing, education, employment, economic opportunity,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jackie-huggins/citizenship-has-not-delivered-indigenous-australians-the-same-quality/)

[Jackie Huggins](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jackie-huggins/)

> [For Indigenous Australians, equal rights and citizenship have not always translated into full participation in Australian society. All Indigenous Australians have only been counted…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jackie-huggins/for-indigenous-australians-equal-rights-and-citizenship-have-not/)

[Jackie Huggins](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jackie-huggins/)

> [We have reached a pivotal time in Indigenous affairs when for the first time, national attention is being paid to the horror of Indigenous…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jackie-huggins/we-have-reached-a-pivotal-time-in-indigenous-affairs-when-for-the/)

[Jackie Huggins](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jackie-huggins/)

> [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…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jackie-huggins/we-must-respect-each-other-s-right-to-choose-a-collective-destiny-and/)

[Jackie Huggins](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jackie-huggins/)

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