Finding a way forward

It is hoped that the various groups representing indigenous Australians can find agreement on what they advise the Federal Government to do as a result of the Uluru gathering.

It is also hoped that the Federal government puts in place a mechanism whereby a body that truly represents the various groups of indigenous persons across our wonderful nation becomes a powerful voice in advising the government of the day on indigenous affairs.

Across Australia there are so many great indigenous leaders who can represent the various indigenous groups.  I regard these indigenous leaders as the Philosopher Queens and Kings of their peoples.  I dream of a body that comes together as honorary members of the Federal House of Representatives to advise the government of the day on indigenous self-determined directions when indigenous affairs are on the table. Some of these leaders may already be parliamentarians and this is even better.

Any decisions by the parliament must be bipartisan as this area of concern is no place for party politics.

Over the next 5 years if we don't see marked change to 'reduce the gap' then we have failed once again as a nation.


May the Force be with us in moving forward!


GD