The Federal Government is threatening to extend the Northern Territory Intervention for 10 more years, under its proposed Stronger Futures legislation.
It goes against the wishes and concerns of Aboriginal people across the Territory.
And it will lead to 10 more years of disempowerment and despair in their communities.
It has been opposed by community groups and civil society across Australia, as expressed in their Joint Statement: Cooperation not Intervention - A call fo a new direction in the Northern Territory
A Senate Inquiry has been established to look into the legislation, and is asking for people to submit their views which will help influence the Government's action.
The deadline for submissions is WEDNESDAY 1st FEBRUARY
Individuals, groups and organisations can submit to the Inquiry, by simply sending an email to community.affairs.sen@aph.gov.au
PLEASE MAKE A SUBMISSION, AND SUPPORT SOCIAL JUSTICE IN THE NORTHERN TERRITORY.
It doesn't have to be long. A few words will suffice.
We can each make a real impact here.
Pasted below is some sample text that you are also welcome to use.
Make sure you include in the email: Your contact details and postal address.
And attach your submission as a PDF or Word document.
More info can be found on the Submissions website, if needed.
Please, act now!
And give a few minutes of your time to support Aboriginal people in the Northern Territory.
Thank you.
Our Generation Team
Sample submission
EMAIL SUBJECT: Submission re Stronger Futures
To the Senate Community Affairs Committee
Regarding the Stronger Futures in the Northern Territory Bill 2011
Your name & position/organisation
I wish to make a submission to the Committee to express my opposition to the proposed Stronger Futures legislation.
I concur with the concerns expressed by community groups and national organisations, that the legislation does not reflect the views expressed by communities during the Stronger Futures consultations, and that it will further embed the disempowerment and discrimination that was begun under the Northern Territory Intervention.
I ask that the legislation be withdrawn and that an alternative policy is developed, based on genuine consultation, community empowerment, the respect of Aboriginal culture, lands and languages, and the fundamental right of Aboriginal people to be able to control their own lives.
Thank you.
JOHN SMITH
Join the Whale of a Time Community, become a Whale of a Time Artist, participate in the Whale of a Time Festival and make a clay model of your favourite endangered species in the Whale of a Time Workshop and have a whale of a time! :)
No comments:
Post a Comment