Aboriginal Quote by Bill Shorten
“The appalling rate of incarceration among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples demands we create justice targets under the Closing the Gap framework.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Australian Parliament, 2022
The statement calls for specific, measurable justice goals to address the disproportionate incarceration rates of Indigenous peoples under a national policy framework.
In simple terms: Indigenous incarceration is too high; set targets to fix it.
Key Takeaway
Implement clear justice targets for Indigenous communities.
Themes
social justice
policy reform
indigenous rights
criminal justice
Mood
urgent
determined
Type
policy
advocacy
When to use this quote
- government planning
- community advocacy
- legal reform
- public health initiatives
Key Concepts
systemic inequality
reparative justice
policy implementation
Questions to Reflect On
- What concrete steps can ensure targets lead to real change?
- How can communities be involved in shaping these targets?
A Different Perspective
Opponents may claim targets could lead to tokenism without systemic change.