Australia Day No Celebration for Tasmania’s First People
Each year, on the 26th of January, Australia is a nation divided by its history.
Jan
2016
26
Tasmanian Aboriginals
Jun
2015
16
The Premier Can Save the Tasmanian Aboriginal Legal Service
It is not good enough for the Premier to stand in the Tasmanian Parliament and say he is waiting for further information from Attorney General Brandis' office.
Jun
2015
9
Slow Progress on Resetting Relationship with Aboriginal Tasmanians
The Premier's commitment to 'reset the relationship' with Aboriginal Tasmanians is off to an uninspiring and noncommittal start.
Jun
2015
4
Mabo Day
Mabo Day, which marked the 23rd anniversary of the landmark court case that made land rights possible for aboriginal Australians.
Apr
2015
24
Tasmanian Aboriginal Constitutional Recognition
The Premier’s move to require a Parliamentary Committee to examine Constitutional Recognition of Tasmanian Aboriginals does not go far enough.
Mar
2015
20
Vale Malcolm Fraser
Malcolm Fraser’s fierce and principled advocacy for human rights, both at home and internationally, transcended the political divide.
Jan
2015
26
Call for Tasmanian Aboriginal Treaty
The Greens today called for a formal Treaty to be negotiated between the State of Tasmania and the Tasmanian Aboriginal community.
Jan
2015
26
New National Celebration Date Needed
Political leaders need to be serious about moving Australia Day to a date other than the 26th of January.
Sep
2014
9
Tarkine Insult
Braddon back-bencher should apologise to the Tasmanian Aboriginal community for her unfortunate and ignorant statements during Budget Estimates Scrutiny.
Jun
2014
3
Local Aboriginal Footy Round
Kim Booth MP today took the opportunity in Parliament to congratulate the Rocherlea Football Club on hosting their annual Aboriginal football round.