Another inquiry into high incarceration rates for Indigenous Australians

Another inquiry.  It should be welcomed but since the Aboriginal Deaths in Custody Inquiry years ago the incarceration rates have increased.

I heard Senator Pat Dodson welcome the inquiry but he reminded us that things have to change out in the communities in health and education.  Senator I respect you deeply and we need leaders like you to tell us what to do.  Along with the other great indigenous leaders give us an action plan that the federal and state governments and their oppositions must take on board acting in a bipartisan way.

All Australians I hope are frustrated that so many indigenous Australians are locked up often for things like failure to pay fines.

Enough already!



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Hearing Health

I can't believe reports this week that middle ear hearing loss is still a major health problem for young indigenous persons. This has been an issue for years now and should have been eradicated by 2016.

How was it that this problem well known to school teachers in the remote communities has gone on being an issue.  The medical fix is usually a simple application  of grommets to the ears.

What are we doing in the health service delivery to indigenous youngsters?

Get with it state and territory governments and the federal government.  There is too much talk and not enough action.


Enough already!


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