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Reconciliation in Australia

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was published in April 1991, with one of its recommendations the initiation of a process of reconciliation between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australians. At the time, there was some criticism of the term and concept as a "politically soft option", a replacement for pursuing more concrete aims for
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Social research showed that public support for the process of reconciliation had risen from 48% to 75–80% of the population over the decade of CAR's existence, although attitudes remained mixed on other issues, and among Indigenous people there was some scepticism that reconciliation could be of any
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CAR followed a "hearts and minds" awareness strategy during its existence, seeking to gain press coverage across all levels of media. It staged large events such as the Australian Reconciliation Convention in 1997, which was broadcast live on television, ran cross-cultural workshops for journalists,
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The reconciliation process has been accepted into political discourse, and grassroots organisations such as ANTaR continue to play a part. The dual target of rights and practical measures is a message aimed not only at governments but also the corporate sector and all kinds of institutions, as well
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Another area of unresolved conflict involves the Aboriginal people of this country – the first Australians. As a group, they continue to experience the worst health, housing, employment, education, and the greatest poverty and despair. While this situation persists, we can never truly bring this
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in solidarity, on the Walk for Reconciliation (AKA Reconciliation Walk or Bridge Walk), streaming across the bridge from the northern to the southern end for nearly six hours. The event took place as part of Reconciliation Week, and had been planned since 1995. Among the Indigenous walkers were
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was passed on 2 September 1991, to establish the Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation (CAR), for a limited lifespan of 10 years. The establishment of the council was an acknowledgement of past policies which had done harm to Aboriginal peoples, and its purpose was to guide the process of
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elder stepped in, presenting Cook with a broken-tipped spear as a peace offering, thus preventing an escalation which could have ended in bloodshed. The event has been re-enacted every year since 1959 with the support and participation of many of the local Guugu Yimithirr people.
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Within a few years of the dissolution of CAR, the federal government was criticised for undermining the process of reconciliation by removing support structures and aiming to turn public support against reconciliation. It ignored the more controversial recommendations, such as
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Although the walks were organised by Aboriginal people, they were attended by Australians representing all sectors of society and ethnicities. The huge attendances showed that there was increasing public awareness of the need for reconciliation and for a national apology.
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of the whole of Australia, and that past injustices that have led to present-day consequences for Indigenous peoples, as well as increasing understanding by non-Indigenous people of Aboriginal peoples' cultures and attachment to
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in 1983. In opposition before his election, his election campaign had focused on a "national reconciliation, national recovery and national reconstruction", under the slogan "Bringing Australia Together". His speech launching
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At the close of CAR's decade of existence, after noting that the biggest obstacles to reconciliation were entrenched disadvantage, discrimination and racism, it published a report containing six recommendations, relating to:
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as ordinary members of the public. The interpretation of the concept continues to be debated, as well as its usefulness in making real improvements to the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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was again broadcast live on TV, and was covered by around 500 media outlets. One issue loomed large: that of an apology by the Australian Government to its Indigenous peoples, and in particular the
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Major religious communities in Australia commenced the practice of a Week of Prayer for Reconciliation in 1993, which proved very successful. In 1996 this grew into
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held in CAR's final year of existence, taking place from 27 to 28 May 2000. On the first day, a meeting of dozens of Indigenous and non-Indigenous leaders at the
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The concept of reconciliation includes both practical and symbolic features. It involves recognising and acknowledging that Indigenous peoples are the
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Central to this question is the issue of land rights. A Labor government will not hesitate to use, where necessary, the constitutional powers of the
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Edmonds, Penelope (2016). "'Walking Together' for Reconciliation: From the Sydney Harbour Bridge Walk to the Myall Creek Massacre Commemorations".
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was the first chair of CAR. Several external events influenced the three terms of CAR during its decade of existence.
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reconciliation in the nation over the coming decade, which would end with the celebration of centenary since the
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The first act of reconciliation between Indigenous Australians and non-Indigenous people followed Lieutenant
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Constitutional change to acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Peoples
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Practising Reconciliation? The Politics of Reconciliation in the Australian Parliament, 1991-2000
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is a process which officially began in 1991, focused on the improvement of relations between the
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was erected at the southern end of Sydney Harbour Bridge in 2004 to commemorate the occasion.
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to provide for Aboriginal people to own the land which has for years been set aside for them.
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2021 State of reconciliation in Australia report: Moving from safe to brave: Summary report
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Similar events took place around the country on the same day and in subsequent months. The
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is passed, recognising Australia's Indigenous peoples as the original owners of the nation
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The continuation of the process of reconciliation, supported by an ongoing body called
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of all of the participating leaders, a highly symbolic act in Aboriginal traditions.
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in the past, which had included removing Indigenous children from their parents.
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research on community attitudes towards reconciliation. Its quarterly publication
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As part of Corroboree 2000, on 28 May 2000 over 250,000 people walked across the
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report had mapped the extent of and ongoing results of the government policy of
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However, there was general support for the move towards reconciliation, and the
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Movement to improve relations between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians
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to commemorate the Stolen Generations is created by the federal government at
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a week later attracted around 60,000 people, while 55,000 people crossed the
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The term first entered the language of politics after the election of
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The peak body to oversee the continuing process of reconciliation,
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and material such as badges and stickers were given to schools and
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Recognition Act 2013
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Advancing the Treaty Process with Aboriginal Victorians Act 2018
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on behalf of the Australian Government to its Indigenous peoples
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Negotiations for a treaties or agreements (two recommendations).
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Menon, Praveen; Jackson, Lewis; Cole, Wayne (14 October 2023).
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United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
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In 1997, the Australian Reconciliation Conference was held in
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2020: After destroying two ancient and significant sites at
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Support of the reconciliation by all levels of government;
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Note: This Act ceased to be in force on 1 January 2001...
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peoples of Australia and the rest of the population. The
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over their land, and lobbied the by then more receptive
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Department of the Premier and Cabinet (South Australia)
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Copy of the apology speech, Parliament House, Canberra
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Hawke's time in office brought a policy shift around
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Constitutional recognition of Indigenous Australians
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Index

Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation

Torres Strait Islander
Aboriginal
Australian national
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Reconciliation Australia
James Cook
Cooktown
Guugu Yimithirr
Bob Hawke
Prime Minister of Australia
Labor
Commonwealth
Indigenous Australian self-determination
Indigenous land rights in Australia
Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody
land rights
treaty
traditional owners
country
racism in Australia
Federation of Australia
country
Custody levels of Indigenous people
Pat Dodson
The Mabo case
Wik decision
pastoralists
native title

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