Reconciliation as Abdication

Costa, Ravi de

doi:10.1002/j.1839-4655.2002.tb01128.x

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“…These categorisations were evident to the point that "good" Aboriginals were not thought of as Koori by some. Further, this situates these young people's perspectives as consistent with current political discourses, including current confusion between the national political level and individual action and attitudes (de Costa 2002). Change, then, was focused at the individual level; 6 it was up to individuals to change behaviour and through behavioural change would come respect, opportunity and equality.…”

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“…This supports Forrest & Dunn's (2006) finding that Anglo privilege and multicultural values are independent from each other. Further, this situates these young people's perspectives as consistent with current political discourses, including current confusion between the national political level and individual action and attitudes (de Costa 2002). It further reflects a form of 'new racism' where Indigenous people were not seen as inferior but "differentiated as threats to 'social cohesion' and 'national unity'" (Dunn et al 2004: 410-11).…”

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Perceptions of Reconciliation and related Indigenous Issues among Young Residents of Shepparton

Bourke¹,

Geldens²

2007

Aust J Social Issues

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It has been argued that reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians requires non-Indigenous Australians to change their attitudes. Some suggest that this process is occurring and that younger people hold more positive attitudes towards Indigenous Australians. This paper explored the perspectives of 86 young people from Shepparton, Victoria in relation to reconciliation and related Indigenous issues. The study found that young participants' views of reconciliation varied, and while some supported reconciliation, many opposed a national apology and indicated that they were not very informed about or interested in Aboriginal issues. Many distinguished between 'good' and 'bad' Aboriginals based on behaviour. Their talk was embedded with notions of special privilege, 'sameness' and social hierarchy but excluded attention to cultural difference. Findings suggest that these young people have embraced discourses of sameness, individualism and 'practical reconciliation' and that they are reluctant to reflect on their position of White privilege.

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Perceptions of Reconciliation and related Indigenous Issues among Young Residents of Shepparton

Bourke¹,

Geldens²

2007

Aust J Social Issues

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“…The National Farmers Federation declared that 'the decision has just about ended Aboriginal reconciliation', 41 while Prime Minister John Howard paraded a map of Australia on national television putatively showing 78 per cent of the continent 'under threat' of native title claims. 42 Alarmed that the Court had changed the rules twice in 4 years, members of the New Right charged that the 'suburban backyard' might soon be vulnerable. 43 These and similar statements were legally baseless, 44 but they were not directed to lawyers; they were made to the broader non-Indigenous Australian community and their representatives in Parliament.…”

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The New Right and Aboriginal Rights in the High Court of Australia

Hobbs

2023

Federal Law Review

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In resolving disputes, the High Court of Australia sometimes has cause to expound upon the relationship between the Australian State and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This article examines overblown and disingenuous New Right criticism directed towards the High Court in the aftermath of judgments deemed favourable to Indigenous Australians. It finds two themes recur in these attacks: that the High Court’s decision is undemocratic, or that the High Court has acted illegitimately. This article demonstrates that such claims are legally baseless. Drawing on quotes from major players in this debate, the article argues further that beneath this criticism lies a deeper angst over the sovereign foundations of Australia; an anxiety that reappears in arguments against contemporary calls for constitutional reform. As Australia nonetheless inches closer towards constitutional recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the ferocity of New Right censure suggests that the movement may fear the Australian people do not share their same suspicions.

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Indigenous Affairs in the Australian Journal of Social Issues: Past, Present and Future

Jordan¹,

Bulloch²

2010

Aust J Social Issues

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Reconciliation as Abdication

Cited by 3 publications

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Perceptions of Reconciliation and related Indigenous Issues among Young Residents of Shepparton

Perceptions of Reconciliation and related Indigenous Issues among Young Residents of Shepparton

The New Right and Aboriginal Rights in the High Court of Australia

Indigenous Affairs in the Australian Journal of Social Issues: Past, Present and Future

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