Coalition Vows to Dismantle Indigenous Treaty - Again
The Guardian reports the Victorian Coalition plans to derail the state's landmark First Nations treaty within 100 days of taking power. This isn't just policy opposition; it's a direct attack on reconciliation and self-determination for Indigenous Australians, echoing historical patterns of colonial power dismantling any gains for native populations globally. One might wonder if they have a
'to-do' list from 1788. This move mirrors how settler-colonial governments often offer, then withdraw, recognition or rights when politically expedient, rather than engaging in genuine nation-to-nation dialogue. It's not merely a 'policy difference' but a stark declaration that fundamental rights are conditional on who holds power. How many times can a foundational agreement be 'scrapped' before
we call it what it is?