The heart of the issue is that it is a Western political system that demands the indigenous peoples to join in or suffer. Raising one minority above any other, regardless of their history does not change the present political reality of the situation. The man's question at the start was a good one, and implied that Chinese immigrants had adapted to the (western influenced) Australian societal demands and they have not been afforded any special privileges. Unless the representation of each community is adjusted to address this, these issues will remain.
tbh he would have been better saying why do they need a voice when they should be represented by the same people that they vote for at the election along with everyone else, why do they get to skirt democracy and have a special voice.
In essence, Aboriginal people call on ordinary Australians to treat them fairly on daily basis with respect and understanding, no matter where their ancestry comes from. The crux of question really is: Is this demand for mutual fairness and respect excessive, given that the younger Aboriginal generations have been taught and resented that "society owes them a lot as the First Nation People - they have a right and are entitled to ride on the success of those who come after them", in the 21st century democracy?
Huge fan of Josh. Get him on again please QnA. He is interesting, mostly sensible and generally will entertain 'both' sides of the argument
The heart of the issue is that it is a Western political system that demands the indigenous peoples to join in or suffer. Raising one minority above any other, regardless of their history does not change the present political reality of the situation. The man's question at the start was a good one, and implied that Chinese immigrants had adapted to the (western influenced) Australian societal demands and they have not been afforded any special privileges. Unless the representation of each community is adjusted to address this, these issues will remain.
Also, Steven Oliver is a national treasure
Wow "Why do indigenous people need a voice when they have Linda Burney"
tbh he would have been better saying why do they need a voice when they should be represented by the same people that they vote for at the election along with everyone else, why do they get to skirt democracy and have a special voice.
Talking about a genuine democracy in transparency, that would be nice.
In essence, Aboriginal people call on ordinary Australians to treat them fairly on daily basis with respect and understanding, no matter where their ancestry comes from.
The crux of question really is: Is this demand for mutual fairness and respect excessive, given that the younger Aboriginal generations have been taught and resented that "society owes them a lot as the First Nation People - they have a right and are entitled to ride on the success of those who come after them", in the 21st century democracy?
Two separate nations occupying the same land?
Why is that blonde even on stage? What are her achievements?
No House of Lords in Australia