Newsletter date: 17 August 2012
Contents:
International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples - August 9, 2012:
* Congress hosted a media forum to mark the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
* ANTaR: "Indigenous Media, Empowering Indigenous Voices"
* Amnesty: Indigenous Peoples’ rights need to move from aspiration to reality
* Amnesty: Response to the story published in The Australian: "Amnesty a racist organisation"
* Tracker: UN Special Rapporteur Anaya to probe mining impact
Save the Kimberley:
* Tracker: WA gas hub proponents try to sway Brown
* Kerrianne Cox: LNG Development in the Kimberley: Culturally and environmentally sustainable?
* Greens Rachel Siewert: The right to a peaceful JPP protest must be respected
* Greens Rachel Siewert: Greens call for independent analysis of JPP whale populations
* Greens Rachel Siewert: James Price Point - too precious to lose to short term gas profits
* Background to the Walmadan Tent Embassy, James Price Point, north of Broome, Kimberley Region, WA
* change.org : Victory! Facebook removes racist page called "Aboriginal Memes"
* Tracker: Abbott announces plans to amend RDA
* Other articles
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE WORLD'S INDIGENOUS PEOPLES - AUGUST 9, 2012:
- News
Koori Mail: Gooda praises Indigenous media
[scroll down page] http://www.koorimail.com/index.php
9 Aug 12: "ABORIGINAL and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner Mick Gooda has added his voice to a chorus demanding the Australian Government fully implement the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People, including through opportunities for Indigenous peoples to articulate their perspectives, priorities and aspirations. The theme of International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples today is 'Indigenous Media, Empowering Voices', and Mr Gooda said Indigenous media played a valuable role in challenging stereotypes, demystifying Indigenous culture and strengthening our identity."
See also:
http://indymedia.org.au/2012/08/12/media-plays-vital-role-in-empowering-...
http://www.un.org/sg/statements/index.asp?nid=6234
http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=42649&Cr=indigenous&Cr1
* CONGRESS HOSTED A MEDIA FORUM TO MARK THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE WORLD'S INDIGENOUS PEOPLES
- News
National Congress of Australia’s First Peoples:
International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples
http://nationalcongress.com.au/international-day/
10 Aug 12: "Congress hosted a media forum to mark the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples on Thursday 9 August. This year’s theme was "Indigenous Media, Empowering Indigenous Voices". The forum – held in Parliament House, Canberra – was broadcast live on 98.9fm Brisbane, online at 989fm.com.au and through participating stations on the National Indigenous Radio Service. Congress Co-Chair Les Malezer was joined by media professionals Susan Moylan-Coombes, from NITV, Tiga Bayles, Chair, Australian Indigenous Communications Association, Amy McQuire from Tracker Magazine and journalist Jeff McMullen. ... "
- Audio Forum
Indigenous radio station 98.9FM Brisbane:
Indigenous Media, Empowering Indigenous Voices
http://www.989fm.com.au/category/podcasts/
9 Aug 12: "National Congress marks the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. With the Forum theme "Indigenous Media, Empowering Indigenous Voices""
Listen to this interview on-line:
http://www.989fm.com.au/podcasts/lets-talk/indigenous-media-empowering-i...
- Related News
National Indigenous Radio Service: Indigenous media important for truth-telling: McMullen
http://www.nirs.org.au/news/latest-news/7461-indigenous-media-important-...
14 Aug 12: "The Indigenous media was the centre of celebrations of last week's International Day of the World's Indigenous People. A forum hosted by the National Congress of Australia's First Peoples in Canberra last Thursday heard from advocates of Australia's Indigenous media. Journalist and Indigenous rights advocate Dr Jeff McMullen says an independent Indigenous media is essential as Australia's history has been distorted in mainstream reporting."
National Indigenous Radio Service: World Indigenous peoples day focuses on media
http://www.nirs.org.au/news/latest-news/7450-world-indigenous-peoples-da...
10 Aug 12: "A forum discussing Indigenous media was held in Canberra yesterday to mark the United Nations International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples. The 2012 theme for the Day was 'Indigenous media, empowering Indigenous voices'. National Congress for Australia's First Peoples Co-Chair Les Malezer told the forum the First Nations media has a crucial role to play in the human rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians."
See:
Background to National Congress of Australia’s First Peoples
http://indymedia.org.au/2012/05/05/background-to-the-national-congress-o...
* ANTaR: "INDIGENOUS MEDIA, EMPOWERING INDIGENOUS VOICES"
- Showcase
ANTaR - Justice, Rights and Respect for Australia's First Peoples:
"Indigenous Media, Empowering Indigenous Voices"
International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples August 9, 2012
http://antar.createsend1.com/t/ViewEmail/y/962CEE89D26D1084/A4C9AB53A59B...
"ANTaR is celebrating International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples 2012 - "Indigenous Media, Empowering Indigenous Voices" by showcasing some Australia's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Media. This list is not comprehensive - there are many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander print and radio media outlets and programs around the country. We encourage you to find out your local Aboriginal media and join our facebook discussion continuing this celebration."
* AMNESTY: INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' RIGHTS NEED TO MOVE FROM ASPIRATION TO REALITY
- News
Amnesty International Australia: Indigenous Peoples’ rights need to move from aspiration to reality
http://www.amnesty.org.au/news/comments/29434/
8 Aug 12: "Ahead of the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples tomorrow, Amnesty International has reiterated its call on the Australian Government to enshrine the principles of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples into law, policy and practice. "In the three years since Australia endorsed the Declaration, the Government has yet to deliver on incorporating it into domestic law. Instead it has passed legislation which directly contradicts the minimum standards set out in the Declaration," said Monica Morgan, Manager of Amnesty International's Indigenous Rights Program. ... "The passing of the Stronger Futures Bills in late June, despite widespread condemnation by Aboriginal communities, advocates and even the UN, shows that the Declaration remains more of an aspiration than a reality. ... ""
- Related News
Koori Mail: Aust has 'little to be proud of'
[scroll down page] http://www.koorimail.com/index.php
8 Aug 12: "TOMORROW is International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples (IDWIP) and Amnesty International has renewed calls on the Australian Government to enshrine the principles of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) into law, policy and practice. The rights organisation's Indigenous Rights Program manager Monica Morgan says that instead of doing that, the government has enacted legislation - Stronger Futures - directly contradicting the declaration's minimum standards. She says Australia has little to be proud of on what should be a day to celebrate Indigenous rights."
* AMNESTY: REPONSE TO THE STORY PUBLISHED IN THE AUSTRALIAN: "AMNESTY A RACIST ORGANISATION"
- News
Amnesty International Australia: Response to the story published in The Australian: "Amnesty a racist organisation"
http://www.amnesty.org.au/news/comments/29444/
9 Aug 12: "Amnesty International respects the right for all Aboriginal Peoples to be able to speak on issues that affect them directly. Comments in an article published in The Australian today claiming that Amnesty International is racist and undemocratic are unfounded and not reflective of the work the human rights organisation undertakes hand in hand with Aboriginal Peoples in Australia and with Indigenous Peoples internationally. " ... In the Northern Territory, we work on the ground with marginalised communities, consulting regularly with Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Peoples and organisations. "We base what we do on the free, prior and informed consent of those we work with. ... " said Claire Mallinson, Amnesty International Australia’s National Director."
* TRACKER: UN SPECIAL RAPPORTEUR ANAYA TO PROBE MINING IMPACT
- News
UN Special Rapporteur Anaya to probe mining impact
Tracker: http://tracker.org.au/2012/08/un-special-rapporteur-anaya-to-probe-minin...
Australian: http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/breaking-news/un-indigenous-rep-to-...
15 Aug 12: "THE top United Nations indigenous rights representative will visit Australia next week on a fact-finding mission to see how the Australian mining industry impacts on Aboriginal people. The UN Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous people, James Anaya, is set to meet 75 people from indigenous communities, the federal government and mining industry officials at a round table in Melbourne. The unofficial visit is part of Mr Anaya's work on a global study into how the resources industry affects indigenous people."
- Related News
Koori Mail: UN rep fact-finding on mining impacts
[scroll down page] http://www.koorimail.com/index.php
15 Aug 12: "AN international rights expert critical of the Australian Government over the NT Intervention will attend a national roundtable in Melbourne next week on how the mining and resources industry impacts on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. UN Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples James Anaya will join representatives of Indigenous communities, the mining industry and government at the gathering, which is being hosted by the National Congress of Australia's First Peoples."
SAVE THE KIMBERLEY:
* TRACKER: WA GAS HUB PROPONENTS TRY TO SWAY BROWN
- News
newsTracker: WA gas hub proponents try to sway Brown
http://tracker.org.au/2012/08/wa-gas-hub-proponents-try-to-sway-brown/
6 Aug 12: "WESTERN AUSTRALIA: Traditional owners will meet former Greens leader Bob Brown in a bid to sway opposition to Woodside Petroleum’s proposed $30 billion Kimberley gas hub. The retired senator and environmental activist is in Broome, in Western Australia’s far north, as part of a protest against the development by international anti-whaling group Sea Shepherd. Dr Brown and Sea Shepherd Australian director Jeff Hansen are scheduled to meet members of the Jabirr Jabirr people on Tuesday afternoon."
- Related News
National Indigenous Times: Gas hub opponents look to Sea Shepherd and Bob Brown as a deal breaker
http://www.nit.com.au/news/1613-gas-hub-opponents-look-to-sea-shepherd-a...
9 Aug 12: "By National Indigenous Times West Australian reporter Gerry Georgatos. Many had become disillusioned and thought there was little hope in stopping the West Australian government and giant multi-nationals from bringing on the James Price Point Browse Basin $40 billion gas hub. However last week saw a surprising turn of events."
* KERRIANNE COX: LNG DEVELOPMENT IN THE KIMBERLEY: CULTURALLY AND ENVIRONEMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE?
- Video
Kerrianne Cox: LNG Development in the Kimberley: Culturally and environmentally sustainable?
By Respect and Listen
http://vimeo.com/43336626
"Kerriane Cox is speaking at the event ... A world-class pristine environment in the Kimberley - an Australia-wide heritage issue and an Aboriginal song cycle are at risk if the Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) precinct development goes ahead. Redfern (Sydney), 9 July 2011. Sponsors of the event: The Wilderness Society, The Women’s Reconsiliation Network (WRN) and the Filipino Women’s Working Party (FWWP)"
* GREENS RACHEL SIEWERT: THE RIGHT TO A PEACEFUL JPP PROTEST MUST BE RESPECTED
- Media Release
Greens Rachel Siewert: The right to a peaceful JPP protest must be respected
http://rachel-siewert.greensmps.org.au/content/media-releases/right-peac...
15 Aug 12: "The Australian Greens have called for the police and WA Government to respect the right of people to peacefully protest Woodside’s actions at James Price Point.
"Community members, including Goolarabooloo people are today protesting against the transportation of drilling equipment set to undertake destructive work at James Price Point," Australian Greens Senator Rachel Siewert said.
"This final piece of the rig will allow Woodside to begin drilling in the sand dunes at James Price Point. This work is not covered by the environmental assessment being considered by the Federal Government as it is classed as Preliminary survey ground-disturbing works but, as we have already seen from other works in this area, it still causes significant disruption to the landscape. ...
"Reports suggest that people at the protest - including those simply acting as observers - are being issued with move on notices. ... ""
* GREENS RACHEL SIEWERT: GREENS CALL FOR INDEPENDENT ANALYSIS OF JPP WHALE POPULATIONS
- Media Release
Greens Rachel Siewert: Greens call for independent analysis of JPP whale populations
http://rachel-siewert.greensmps.org.au/content/media-releases/greens-cal...
14 Aug 12: "Australian Greens Senator Rachel Siewert says the Government need to commit to independent scientific analysis of whale populations and other marine species around James Price Point.
In Question Time today, Senator Siewert drew the Government’s attention to the community science whale monitoring program operating at the site of the proposed gas hub.
"The Government seems to have given no thought to how it is going to undertake its decision making process for this development. It is imperative that they get independent monitoring done as they can’t rely on Woodside’s figures. ... " Senator Siewert said today."
* GREENS RACHEL SIEWERT: JAMES PRICE POINT - TOO PRECIOUS TO LOSE TO SHORT TERM GAS PROFITS
- Media Release
Greens Rachel Siewert: James Price Point - too precious to lose to short term gas profits
http://rachel-siewert.greensmps.org.au/content/media-releases/james-pric...
9 Aug 12: "Leader of the Australian Greens, Senator Christine Milne and Greens spokesperson for the Kimberley, Senator Rachel Siewert, visited James Price Point yesterday. Today they will be aboard the Sea Shepherd's flagship vessel, the Steve Irwin, to see the whale nursery under threat from the Woodside gas hub development.
"This amazing place is a clear example of how fixation on short term gas profits can do huge damage to people and communities' interests into the future," Senator Christine Milne said.
"If we really care for people, for communities, and for the environment which sustains us all, this beautiful area, which serves as a nursery for humpback whales, is too precious to lose to short-term mining profits. ... "
* BACKGROUND TO THE WALMADAN TENT EMBASSY, JAMES PRICE POINT, NORTH OF BROOME, KIMBERLEY REGION, WA
[scroll down page] http://indymedia.org.au/2012/04/22/background-to-the-aboriginal-sovereig...
* change.org : VICTORY! FACEBOOK REMOVES RACIST PAGE CALLED "ABORIGINAL MEMES"
- Petition
change.org : Victory! Facebook removes racist page called "Aboriginal Memes"
http://www.change.org/en-AU/petitions/facebook-immediately-remove-the-ra...
11 Aug 12: "We won! On Thursday I woke up to find that the "Aboriginal Memes" page had been removed -- and this morning the copy-cat page had also been taken down. An amazing 20,000 of you signed my petition. I'm so proud to have taken a stand with you. Over the past few days the campaign has been covered across the globe. ... The issue even got backing from the Communications Minister, and the Race Discrimination Commissioner. ... "
- Related News
Koori Mail: Race Commissioner meets Facebook reps
[scroll down page] http://www.koorimail.com/index.php
16 Aug 12: "FACEBOOK representatives have met with Australian Race Discrimination Commissioner Helen Szoke (pictured) to discuss cyber-racism following public outcry over the company's initial refusal to take down a highly racist page, despite numerous complaints. A statement by Facebook said that, while it recognised that some online content could be controversial, offensive or illegal in some countries, the company would only remove pages if they violated its Statement of Rights and Responsibilities. It could, however, restrict access to content that violated local laws. The page was eventually removed but has reappeared under different names."
Australian: Elders' family shocked at Facebook hate sites
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/australian-it/elders-family-shocked-at-f...
9 Aug 12: "FACEBOOK hate groups used images of two deceased, nationally regarded Aborigines alongside derogatory captions that were seen by distressed family members before they were taken down."
Herald Sun: Facebook bans racist Aboriginal 'memes' page
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/facebook-bans-racist-aboriginal-memes-p...
9 Aug 12: "IN A major win for people power, Facebook has taken down a page mocking Aborigines after it sparked widespread outrage and campaigns for its removal. Facebook also confirmed it is in discussion with the Australian Race Discrimination Commissioner, but parts of its statement were also unapologetic over the incident. ... Race Discrimination Commissioner Helen Szoke had said the page could be in breach of Australia's anti-discrimination laws."
Blacktown Sun: Contents removed from racist Facebook page
http://www.blacktownsun.com.au/news/national/national/general/contents-r...
8 Aug 12: "The creators of a racist Aboriginal Memes Facebook page - described as a potential breach of Australia’s Racial Discrimination Act - have removed all of the controversial images. All of the page’s content was removed earlier today after repeated complaints to Facebook and after confirmation that the Australian Communications and Media Authority was investigating. Facebook has not deleted the page; it still exists with a classification of "controversial humour"."
mUmBRELLA: Human Rights Commission to investigate racist Aboriginal memes Facebook page
http://mumbrella.com.au/human-rights-commission-to-investigate-racist-ab...
"The Australian Human Rights Commission has launched an investigation into a Facebook page dedicated to to racist memes about Aboriginal people. The page has attracted thousands of complaints over the last 24 hours. However, Facebook has so far refused to remove it or to comment on its stance."
- Related Audio
Central Australian Aboriginal Media Association:
http://caama.com.au/radio#tabs-6
http://caama.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/am-9-08-final.mp3
9 Aug 12: "Debate has reignited over a Facebook site which continues to racially vilify Aboriginal people under the pretence of what the sites administrators have labelled offensive humour."
ABC The World Today: Racist Facebook page re-created
http://www.abc.net.au/worldtoday/content/2012/s3563985.htm
9 Aug 12: "Now to the controversy over a Facebook page filled with offensive comments about Aboriginal people, which is still online despite calls by the Communications Minister Stephen Conroy to take it down. Facebook did flag the page as "controversial humour" in response to complaints yesterday and then briefly took it down. But now it is up and running again under a new name and without any warning about its content, as Sarah Dingle reports."
* TRACKER: ABBOTT ANNOUNCES PLANS TO AMEND RDA
- News
newsTracker: Abbott announces plans to amend RDA
http://tracker.org.au/2012/08/abbott-announces-plans-to-amend-rda/
6 Aug 12: "NATIONAL: Opposition Leader Tony Abbott has recommitted a coalition government to removing parts of the Racial Discrimination Act (RDA) that make it illegal to make statements that offend based on race or ethnicity. Mr Abbott said the coalition, if elected, will repeal section 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act, which prohibits statements that offend, insult, humiliate or intimidate another person or a group of people on grounds of race or ethnicity."
- Related Audio
The Wire: Abbott: racial discrimination laws under fire
Produced by Marty McCarthy
http://www.thewire.org.au/storyDetail.aspx?ID=9463
9 Aug 12: "Australia’s racial protection laws are back in the spotlight thanks to Opposition Leader Tony Abbott's recent remarks during an address to the Institute of Public Affairs. Also fuelling the freedom of speech flame is a controversial Facebook page that has been posting racist images of Australia's Indigenous people.
Featured in story: Dr Helen Szoke, Race Discrimination Commissioner"
- Related News
Brisbane Times: Abbott call on racial slur blasted
http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/opinion/political-news/abbott-call-on-ra...
10 Aug 12: "AN indigenous leader has called for racial vilification to be a criminal offence under federal law. Les Malezer, the co-chairman of the National Congress of Australia's First Peoples, also accused Opposition Leader Tony Abbott of ''exploiting intolerance'' by promising that a Coalition government would amend anti-discrimination law to narrow the definition of racial vilification. ... [Mr Malezer said] ''People have a right to freedom of speech, they also have a right to be protected against racial vilification. Stop talking this nonsense and stirring up racial division in Australia.''"
- Related Analysis / Opinion
SMH: Our race-hate laws need reforming, not rejecting
http://www.smh.com.au/opinion/society-and-culture/our-racehate-laws-need...
11 Aug 12: "TONY Abbott's announcement this week, supported by editorials in this and other leading newspapers, that a Coalition government would repeal key parts of Australia's race-hatred legislation provides an opportunity for measured debate about the value of these laws. I believe they should be improved rather than abandoned, because of their important role in setting standards about conduct that is not acceptable in a racially diverse community." By Neil Rees, a former chairman of the Victorian Law Reform Commission, co-author of Australian Anti-Discrimination Law
Brisbane Times: Free speech debate is coloured by hypocrisy
http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/opinion/politics/free-speech-debate-is-c...
10 Aug 12: "At a speech this week to the Institute of Public Affairs, Tony Abbott climbed on his free-speech high horse (as Gore Vidal would say, ''tethered conveniently near''). He accused the government of ''state-sponsored bullying'' because of its ''jihad against mining magnates'' and its attack on Gina Rinehart as a ''danger to democracy''. These vulnerable people need as much coddling as can be mustered. To make sure Bolt would never again be offended, Abbott promised to repeal s18C of the RDA. Presumably, he'll also have to prevail on the states, ... " By Richard Ackland, Sydney Morning Herald columnist
Courier-Mail: Comment: Abbott's call will be a cue for racists
http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/opinion/comment-abbotts-call-will-be-...
9 Aug 12: "THE can of worms that is discrimination has been opened again, with Opposition Leader Tony Abbott speaking of our society as if it were utopian. The part of the Racial Discrimination Act Abbott says will be repealed if his side wins government says it is unlawful to offend, insult, humiliate or intimidate another person or group of people on the grounds of race. ... But surely we don't want the green light to intimidate someone because of their race? And how can humiliating them ever be acceptable? Abbott's notion drags us backwards a generation or two and erases what maturity and civility we have gained." By Jane Fynes-Clinton
* OTHER ARTICLES:
- Analysis / Opinion
agendaTracker: Aboriginal Ink: What’s wrong with red, black and yellow?
http://tracker.org.au/2012/08/aboriginal-ink-whats-wrong-with-red-black-...
17 Aug 12: "NATIONAL: Australian light heavyweight boxer Damien Hooper found himself in hot water for wearing the Aboriginal flag. CHRIS MUNRO* takes a look at the three most polarizing colours in Australia today." By Chris Munro, a Gamilaroi man, a former political correspondent for NITV National News
National Indigenous Times: Damien Hooper leaves his mark at the Olympics and goes professional
http://www.nit.com.au/opinion/1579-damien-hooper-leaves-his-mark-at-the-...
9 Aug 12: "Damien Hooper's controversial entry into the London Olympic boxing arena for his first fight wearing a T-shirt with the Aboriginal colours not only ensured yet another brush with Australian officialdom but, in an ironic twist, that single act of defiance catapulted his profile to another level that not only he could... " By National Indigenous Times Editor Stephen Hagan
National Indigenous Times: National leaders give their support to Damien Hooper "The Aboriginal flag is a flag in its own right"
http://www.nit.com.au/opinion/1578-national-leaders-give-their-support-t...
9 Aug 12: "Australia and the world stopped and listened, at least for a while, when Australia's Olympic boxing champion, Damien Hooper declared loud and proud his heritage as a descendant of Australia's First Peoples by wearing a T Shirt to his first Olympic Games fight featuring the Aboriginal flag. Damien was told he had broken the Olympic... " By National Indigenous Times reporter Geoff Bagnall
- News
National Indigenous Times: Change the flag
http://www.nit.com.au/your-say.html
http://www.nit.com.au/news/1617-change-the-flag.html
9 Aug 12: "By National Indigenous Times reporter Geoff Bagnall. Damien Hooper's brave stand by deciding to wear a T-shirt with the Aboriginal flag emblazoned on the front at his London Olympic Games debut fight last week has re-ignited calls by leaders from across the nation for a new Australian flag - one that eliminates Great Britain's Union Jack and includes the symbols of Aboriginal... "
National Indigenous Times: Why was it a problem? asks Damien’s grandmother
http://www.nit.com.au/news/1616-why-was-it-a-problem-asks-damiens-grandm...
9 Aug 12: "By National Indigenous Times Editor Stephen Hagan. "Why should my grandson be made to feel it's wrong to be proud of his culture," Mrs Lillian Weribone told the National Indigenous Times days after his Aboriginal T-shirt controversy at the London Olympics made national news. Damien Hooper, one of Australia's pre-Olympic favourites to win a boxing medal... "
National Indigenous Times: Sovereignty battle looms
http://www.nit.com.au/news/1614-sovereignty-battle-looms.html
9 Aug 12: "By National Indigenous Times reporter Geoff Bagnall. Aboriginal people in New South Wales have claimed they will take back the sovereignty denied them by Australian State and Federal governments in an ambitious plan to set up self-sufficient communities on Aboriginal land. The Sovereign Union, representing more than 30 tribes held its second meeting at the... "
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