Co-Chair Change The Record,Former CEO Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement & Former National Co-Chair National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Legal Services
Disgraceful!
Legal representatives
where's the social justice and compassion!
Judge critical of law firm as Aboriginal stolen wages class action reaches $180 million settlement - ABC News https://t.co/gyGhgf5f8U
History made today. Our first gathering of SA First Nations Voice to Parliament elected members. A great day catching up. So proud to be a part of this journey. Thinking of and honouring our Ancestors who have paved the way for us.
Very honoured to be part of the history making journey as an elected member for the SA Fist Nations Voice to Parliament for Central region. Another first for SA!
Help Tim Bourne raise funds for vulnerable South Aussies in need of free legal services? Supporting Walk for Justice 2024, supports JusticeNet SA’s work to stop people facing disadvantage from slipping through the cracks in the legal system. Donate here👇 https://t.co/0Ry5Amf55F
" At times change can feel insurmountable in the face of such widespread atrocities but Sophie (now passed) was a trailblazer for raising the age, today, through no small measure from Sophie we are finally seeing this change. Today, Soph, I remember you and honour your legacy.”
@AxCheryl (Change the Record's co-chair)
" It would be remiss of me not to mention and to pay tribute to one woman’s determination and courage to Raise the Age of criminal responsibility in this country, my friend and Change the Record’s former Executive Officer @SophieTrevitt
@AxCheryl "“State and territory governments have been in a tit for tat with the federal government, refusing to take responsibility for the safety and wellbeing of their youngest citizens- its promising to see the ACT government rise above gutter politics and choose humanity."
First Nations legal services have such a long and strong history for fighting for the rights of mob.
50 years staunch, 50 years connected- congrats @thevalsmob 🖤💛❤️
How much electricity could be generated if most of Lutrawita's / Tasmania's carparks & similar areas were covered with solar panels?
And for how much? Less than 1% the $10bn cost of Project Marinus, without impacts pumped hydro would have on already-dammed rivers? #politas
The official pics are coming through from our @jilyainstitute fundraising gala. How incredible is this pic of our Dr Tracy Westerman Indigenous Psychology Scholarship recipients & we have 15 more who couldn’t make it! 💛🖤♥️ Future psychs for our highest risk communities.
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1/7 @DjirraVIC always was and always will be a #YES.
YES to Aboriginal women’s safety.
YES to Aboriginal women’s voice and visibility.
YES to Aboriginal women’s self-determination.
YES to Aboriginal women informing government policy and laws.
Amnesty International Australia remains in support of the vision of the Uluru Statement from the Heart, and will continue to fight for First Nations social justice. 💛
Thankyou @cassandragoldie & President Hong Vo, @ACOSS board & staff for your wonderful support to @Change_Record . We truly value your ongoing commitment to advancing the rights of First People's. You have certainly cheered us up with such a lovely gesture 🙌
“The campaigns are almost over, and soon we will either have a voice to parliament or we won’t. Whether it is successful or not, the goal remains the same: the goal of an Indigenous future.“ - Luke Pearson.
Peace and love to all! 🖤
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Just vote. Had to wear hubby's work shirt top cover up my YES tshirt when voting today. AEC rep informed me they couldn't permit me to vote if I didn't. Reason 🚫 viewed as being neutral!! I understand they are just doing their job. No guessing what I voted! A big YES! 🖐️