https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mabo_v_Queensland_(No_2) When we talk about Mabo, it’s often the legal decison to which people refer.  Many Meriam people were involved in the process.  Still, it goes back to conversations Eddie Mabo had with academics at JCU.  That conversation was a quarter of a century before the Mabo decision.  Unfortunately, it was after he had passed […] Read More

Closing out the activities of the National Reconciliation Week (check Wikipedia).  Though every state and territory has been affected by COVID19 it has left us all with a chance to reflect on our shared histories and goals.  Maybe this would be a special day to remember for all Australians as a truly national day! Mabo […] Read More

15 character limit for Twitter handles means @MoveAustraliaDay (missed by 1 character) had to be become @MoveOzDay #MoveAustraliaDay

It is all about making things fair for all Australians. It is really that simple. We’ve chosen today, Australia Day, 26th January to refocus the efforts to support the needs of every Australian. 2020 (a bit like hindsight – 20/20) is a nice round number. From the original inhabitants and custodians (Aboriginal and Torres Strait […] Read More