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Background: Opposition to proposed Racial Discrimination Act (RDA) changes

Last updated: 4 May 2014

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* Tim Soutphommasane, Australian Human Rights Commission: No case for changing race laws, says Race Discrimination Commissioner
* Australian Human Rights Commission: Racial Discrimination: Commission responds to Exposure Draft
* Chris Slee, Green Left: Meeting discusses Racial Discrimination Act changes
* Delia Lawrie, Territory Labor: Territory Law Plan to Tackle Racism

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Canberra events: AIATSIS Conference + Justin Mohamed, Chairperson of NACCHO addresses National Press Club

Canberra Aboriginal rights events for your diary

WGAR events postings for each State and Territory: http://indymedia.org.au/2013/01/03/about-wgar-news-wgar-events-postings

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Event: Wed 26 - Fri 28 March 2014: Canberra, ACT
AIATSIS will be holding its biennial Indigenous Studies Conference with the theme
'50 years on: Breaking Barriers in Indigenous Research and Thinking'
National Convention Centre, Canberra
"This conference will begin the 50th year celebrations by
recognizing how far we have come in the area of

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WGAR News: NT plans to punish heavy drinkers during pregnancy: ABC The World Today

Newsletter date: 27 March 2014

Contents:

* Mikaela Simpson, The Wire: A new way of tackling Aboriginal incarceration [Featuring Les Malezer & Dr Peter Lewis]
* SNAICC News: Congress adds its voice to growing calls for justice targets

* ABC The World Today: NT plans to punish heavy drinkers during pregnancy
* ABC Lateline: N.T. alcohol experts oppose criminalisation of pregnant drinkers
* Christina Franks, Mumsnet Talk: Guest post: If drinking in pregnancy becomes a crime, women's bodies will no longer be their own

WGAR News: Responses to the DRAFT report of the Indigenous Education Review for the NT Gov't: FOBL

Newsletter date: 25 March 2014

Contents:

* FOBL (Friends of Bilingual Learning): Responses to the DRAFT report of the Indigenous Education Review for the Northern Territory Government
* FOBL (Friends of Bilingual Learning): National Indigenous Languages Survey 2 (NILS2)
* FOBL (Friends of Bilingual Learning): DRAFT Report of the Review of Indigenous Education in the Northern Territory
* Why FOBL Matters
* SKrashen: Strongest evidence so far in support of bilingual education
* Background to the use of Aboriginal languages in NT schools (bilingual education)

WGAR News: Bella Bropho of the Swan Valley Nyungah Community: Perth Indymedia Radio Show

Newsletter date: 24 March 2014

Contents:

* Perth Indymedia Radio Show: Bella Bropho of the Swan Valley Nyungah Community
* Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer: SWALSC CEO Glen Kelly calls for the return of the Nyungah Community's land
* Greens MLC Robin Chapple: Greens Appalled at Homes Torn Down at Swan Valley Nyungah Community in early morning
* Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer: Government racism razes Swan Valley Nyungah Community
* Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer: The community gather, Premier Barnett just say "YES"

WGAR News: Sharing Culture - Empowering Aboriginal people to heal and develop resilience to historical trauma

Newsletter date: 23 March 2014

Contents:

* SNAICC News: Sharing Culture initiative online

* Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer: Hundreds more will suicide if we wait for 2015
* Background to Suicide and Self-harm in Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Communities

* SNAICC News: SNAICC congratulates Dala Yooro Children and Family Centre
* SNAICC News: The Training Team recently delivered 10 of these 2-day workshops across New South Wales
* SNAICC News: The children of Burringurrah Remote Aboriginal Community - The Boss of My Body!

WGAR News: National Close the Gap Day

Newsletter date: 22 March 2014

Contents:

* SNAICC's Statement for National Close the Gap Day
* NACCHO Close the Gap day: The Portrayal of Aboriginal Health in Selected Australian Media
* Greens Senator Rachel Siewert: Senate marks National Close the Gap Day
* CAAMA Radio Photos: National Close The Gap Day Alice Springs 2014
* Closing the Gap speeches, articles and news

* SNAICC'S STATEMENT FOR NATIONAL CLOSE THE GAP DAY

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SNAICC News: Media release 20 2014 March SNAICC's Statement for National Close the Gap Day

WGAR News: Muckaty legislation hits two year mark: renewed call for nuclear dump plan to be scrapped: BNI

Newsletter date: 21 March 2014

Contents:

* 3CR Community Radio: Radioactive Show: "Mitch, Aranda/Luritija women sharing her memories hearing about the nuclear waste dump in the NT for the first time"
* Beyond Nuclear Initiative: March 13 - Muckaty legislation hits two year mark: renewed call for nuclear dump plan to be scrapped
* Beyond Nuclear Initiative: NT no place for Sydney’s radioactive waste: time for evidence, not expedience
* Beyond Nuclear Initiative: BNI Support Appeal - Contribute to help stop the Muckaty dump

Sydney Events: 'Pilger joins Aboriginal activists in renewed fight for rights' STICS Public Forum

Sydney and NSW Aboriginal rights events for your diary

WGAR events postings for each State and Territory: http://indymedia.org.au/2013/01/03/about-wgar-news-wgar-events-postings

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Event: 21 March 2014: various locations internationally
UN International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
"Racism continues to cause suffering for millions of
people around the world.... I look to all people to join
the United Nations in our drive to eliminate racism.
We must, individually and collectively,

Brisbane events: Celebrate 2 years of Brisbane Aboriginal Sovereign Embassy + 'Through Young Black Eyes'

Brisbane and Queensland Aboriginal rights events for your diary

WGAR events postings for each State and Territory: http://indymedia.org.au/2013/01/03/about-wgar-news-wgar-events-postings

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New Event: Sat 22 March 2014: South Brisbane, Qld
Celebrate two years of the Brisbane Aboriginal Sovereign Embassy
Event details: https://www.facebook.com/brisbaneaboriginal.embassymedia