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The government's Stolen Generations redress scheme is piecemeal and unrealistic

  • Written by Peter Read, Professor of History, Australian National University
Aboriginal community members watch the Australian government apology.

This article contains mentions of the Stolen Generations, and policies using outdated and potentially offensive terminology when referring to First Nations people.


Earlier this month, the Commonwealth government announced a reparations scheme for Stolen Generations survivors in the Northern Territory, Jervis Bay and the ACT.

While well-intended,...

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