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And the ARIA goes to… constitutional recognition!

by Andrew Hewett and Jacqueline Phillips

30 Nov 12:21pm

Filed under: Constitution, Constitutional Recognition, Indigenous Affairs, Law, Politics

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Last night, ground-breaking band Yothu Yindi was inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame.

Music changes the world - Yothu Yindi and Dan Sultan at the ARIAs last night

Their music has had a huge impact in raising public consciousness of the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

It’s fitting that they seized the opportunity – being recognised by the music industry – to talk about the importance of Constitutional recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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Bryn says:

05:12pm | 30/11/12

I cannot see why one single ethnic group get special recognition over another. I was taught that all people are equal. What about Chinese immigrants, veitnamese, Italians the list is endless they to have contributed massively to the countries success. If this reform goes ahead I would strongly consider placing… Read more »
Rick says:

05:07pm | 30/11/12

Referendum what’‘s that? see what happens when democracy is inexistant CHOP CHOP CHOP is the new wave in free speech. Read more »

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