Newslines Radio: The national path to recognition
On the fifth anniversary of the National Apology last month, The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Recognition Bill passed through the House of Representatives demonstrating the Australian Government’s commitment to build support for constitutional change.
In this program, Newslines looks at the work being done by the Australian Government, non-government organisations and others to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Australian Constitution.
On the fifth anniversary of the National Apology last month, The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Recognition Bill passed through the House of Representatives demonstrating the Australian Government’s commitment to build support for constitutional change.
Jason Glanville who is the chief executive of the National Centre of Indigenous Excellence in Redfern is one of many leaders who are at the forefront of this grassroots campaign for change.
“It’s about every Australian really, this is everyone’s document, the constitution belongs to all of us, this conversation is about making sure that every single Australian understands how important it is to make this step,” Jason said.
Find out more
Reconciliation involves all sectors of the community working together to achieve positive outcomes for all Australians. More information can be found through the following sites:
- Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
- Reconciliation Australia
- You Me Unity
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Healing Foundation
RECOGNISE is the people’s movement to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in our Constitution.
Tens of thousands of Australians from all walks of life have already declared their support to recognise the first Australians in our founding document.