The &quot;V&quot;oice fading quickly

Originally posted by Robboj: ↑

Yep everyone claiming to be aboriginal is quickest way the gap will close, complete mess

Or put a specific ABORIGINAL TAX on those that ACTUALLY WORK. A Tax to support their needy brothers. Doesnt have to be much, say equal to the Medicare Levy.
Then watch how the number of so called self proclaimed Aboriginals drop in the next census.
It would be hilarious to watch the usual suspects have mental breakdowns over the proposal.

Im old enough to remember when they all announced their Aboriginality, in the late 1970 / 1980's.
The Aboriginal Welfare Train and the Aboriginal Industry were created.
Whiter than white people suddenly discovered their previously hidden Aboriginal heritage????
You offer up free $$$$$ and people will lie to get to it.

https://caepr.cass.anu.edu.au/research/publications/exclusion-dependence-aborigines-and-welfare-state-australia
"From exclusion to dependence: Aborigines and the welfare state in Australia
It was not until the 1970s that legislative amendment allowed for the full inclusion of Aboriginal people. This change was precipitated by the constitutional amendments in 1967 that opened up the possibility of more direct Commonwealth Government involvement in policy formation and program administration. Then, in 1972, the Whitlam Government adopted a policy of self determination for Aboriginal Australians. This policy shift resulted in the establishment of a federal Department of Aboriginal Affairs and the escalation of specific programs for Aboriginal people.The 1980s saw a rapid growth of financial resources earmarked for Aboriginal people as they were both effectively included in the welfare state and as a number of special Aboriginal assistance programs began operating across a range of Commonwealth and State government departments. With this proliferation of programs, however, two broad problems arose. The first is Aboriginal dependence on welfare provisions. The second is fragmentation, duplication, overlap and inefficiency in program delivery. Both types of problems are discussed in some detail."

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Yes. Segregation began under the Whitlam years. Did nothing to advance the lives of people who actually were aboriginal. Just created division. Then increasingly, the box-tickers have jumped onboard. All avenues should be equal and assistance be given to all Australian citizens, depending on need and circumstances. not special boards and agencies for one race. Not in this country. The Voice will be no different and make no difference, except to the elite, millionaire members who will benefit unfairly, as in the case of other institutions. Ask yourself this. How many government schemes such as this have been successful? How about the Pink Batts? How about ATSIC? Do you trust the government to run this successfully?