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Back in the day on November 11th, 1869, the Aboriginal Protection Act was passed by the Victorian colonial government of modern-day Australia. The legislation enacted exactly one-hundred and forty year ago today claimed “to provide for the protection and management of the Aboriginal Natives of Victoria.” In actuality, the act gave white dominated boards the authority to control among other things where indigenous peoples could live, where they worked, and how much they earned in wages. The colonial legislation also assumed custody, care and educational responsibilities of Aboriginal children leading to the stolen generations. The policies set forth at a time when greater democratic reforms were being granted to white Australians were for anything but the protection of indigenous peoples. Instead, they provided the legal framework for racial discrimination that continues to this very day.
The so-called “race power” section of the Australian constitution and the Northern Territory Intervention in indigenous communities echo the colonial sentiment of nearly a century and a half ago…
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The first Israeli-Palestinian peace talks of the Obama administration are set to begin – we’ll look at what’s in store. And, California defeats two major pieces of legislation in a victory for the chemical industry – we’ll find out what recourse there is. Plus, writer Robert Jensen joins us in studio to analyze the Right, and discuss how progressives can fight back. And this week’s People’s Marketplace.
Aboriginal Protection Act of 1869
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