WCC appeals to Government of Australia to respect the wishes of Yolngu Nations Assembly

WGAR News: Tangentyere CEO and the Gurindji People speak against extension of the NT Intervention

Submitted by WGAR - Working ... on Thu, 14/06/2012 - 1:11pm

Newsletter date: 14 June 2012

Contents:
* Background to support for the Yolngu statement
* Gurindji People of Daguragu and Kalkarinji call on government to get rid of 'Stronger Futures' laws
* Tangentyere CEO, Walter Shaw, calls for help from 'fair-minded' Australians
* WCC appeals to Government of Australia to respect the wishes of Yolngu Nations Assembly
* FATSILC statement regarding Stronger Futures Bill and Northern Territory Policies
* NCSMC stands in union with Yolngu Nations and opposes Stronger Futures Bill

Geography: 
Australia
Northern Territory
Keywords: 
STICS - From the bush to Bankstown - communities prepare to fight Stronger Futures implementation
Gurindji People of Daguragu and Kalkarinji call on government to get rid of Stronger Futures laws
Tangentyere CEO Walter Shaw calls for help from fair-minded Australians
WCC appeals to Government of Australia to respect the wishes of Yolngu Nations Assembly
FATSILC statement regarding Stronger Futures Bill and Northern Territory Policies
NCSMC stands in union with Yolngu Nations and opposes Stronger Futures Bill
FoE supports Yolngu Elders call for senate to reject Stronger Futures Bill
ESORA express our full support for the Yolngu Elders statement
Older Women's Network - Aboriginal Support Circle stands in solidarity with the Yolngu Makarr Dhuni
Socialist Alliance stands in solidarity with the Yolngu Nations Assembly
Amnesty International - Senate must oppose deeply flawed Stronger Futures legislation