The vote, designed to give Australia’s First Nations people a bigger say in their own affairs, is expected to be given the go-ahead by the federal parliament in Canberra next month.
Advocates say they live in third world conditions, and face racism in the nation.They also experience a much higher child mortality rate than average, and a disproportionate number of them end up unemployed or behind bars.
Independent senator David Pocock told CNA: ”I am hopeful there will be a positive outcome, that Australians will see this for the generous offer that it is, for First Nations people to say, ‘Let’s walk hand in hand into the future. Allow us to have our say on laws and policies that affect us’.”Meanwhile, white Australia, while sympathetic to the First Nations cause, remains proud of the country’s achievements since the British arrived more than two centuries ago.
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