5 May 2004
ABORIGINAL RECONCILIATION AND ATSIC
The recent announcement by the Australian Government that it will abolish the Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Commission (ATSIC) is seen by many as a backward step. Whilst it was widely recognized that ATSIC was in need of reform, the fear is that the new policy will mean the end of self-determination or self-management for Australia’s indigenous people.
The decision goes against the Government’s own review of ATSIC which recommended a re-structuring of the organisation with greater emphasis on Indigenous decision-making at a regional level.
More information about this issue can be found at the Australians for Native Title and Reconciliation website.
The decision goes against the Government’s own review of ATSIC which recommended a re-structuring of the organisation with greater emphasis on Indigenous decision-making at a regional level.
More information about this issue can be found at the Australians for Native Title and Reconciliation website.
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