Add Quote by Yitzhak Rabin
“Indigenous programs and policy will come within the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet because Indigenous policy and programs should not be an add - on, they should not be an afterthought, but they should be at the heart of a good Australian Government.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Australian Government policy statement, 2023
Indigenous policy must be central, not peripheral, to effective governance.
In simple terms: Put Indigenous matters at the core of government.
Key Takeaway
Make Indigenous issues a priority.
Themes
inclusion
governance
indigenous rights
policy integration
Mood
determined
hopeful
Type
political
policy
When to use this quote
- government planning
- budget allocation
- community consultation
- legislative drafting
Key Concepts
social justice
decolonization
public administration
Questions to Reflect On
- How can governments ensure Indigenous voices shape policy?
- What structures prevent policies from becoming add‑ons?
A Different Perspective
Balancing competing political priorities can delay implementation.
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