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…

— Jackie Huggins

The true essence of reconciliation is more than making friends with nonindigenous people. Our motto is united Australia, one that respects the…

— Jackie Huggins

To my mind, you cannot speak about the need for leadership within our communities without being prepared to take on responsibility yourself.…

— Jackie Huggins

Citizenship has not delivered Indigenous Australians the same quality of life other Australians expect. Basic human rights involve health, housing, education, employment,…

— Jackie Huggins

For Indigenous Australians, equal rights and citizenship have not always translated into full participation in Australian society. All Indigenous Australians have only…

— Jackie Huggins

We have reached a pivotal time in Indigenous affairs when for the first time, national attention is being paid to the horror…

— 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…

— Jackie Huggins