Thread: Permit system for access to aboriginal land to be abolished

That's going to upset a few......

But we wouldn't allow a "white" community to accept these sorts of things and all hell would break loose.

What an interesting article.

When PM says they are scrapping permit system, does that mean that no one can enter aboriginal land or anyone can enter?

And this charming quote:

"I accept that but what matters more - the constitutional niceties or the care and protection of young children?"

I can't help but interpret this as saying that some citizens have lesser rights than other citizens.

Hmm.

All in an election year.

Cheers
Simon

Originally Posted by abaddonxi

And this charming quote:



I can't help but interpret this as saying that some citizens have lesser rights than other citizens.


Cheers
Simon

I think he's referring to State's rights under ss51 & 52 of the Constitution.

To my mind, if the States/Territories can't look after their people, then the Commonwealth should intervene.

Failing to do anything about child abuse, is child abuse

Scrapping the permit system could make it easier for anyone wishing to visit some of the outback, such as the simpson desert.

Be interesting to see what they put in place of it though.

Originally Posted by abaddonxi

All in an election year.

Yep that about sums it up!

I'll wait for the oppositions response which will be equally as critical, but in a differnet way, possibly also blaming the fedrel government for inaction too.

Why don't they all stop worry about gettting elected/re-elected and get on with running the country

Originally Posted by Jamo

Failing to do anything about child abuse, is child abuse

Yes it is.

As for the many issues with indigenous, health, welfare, crime and alcohol/drug abuse. Just remember it's not all over the Territory and that some homeland communities are definitely trying to better themselves and are very successful at it.

I don't agree with the present permit system, but I also think scrapping it is not a solution to these problems.

I watched the press conference on this today and I have to say - ya gotta take the whole package and see whats being done. There's much more to this plan than the few "media hyped" bits. Having spent a few years living in the territory recently I can say that I think this plan is going to be pretty effective. The problem will be if everyone doesn't get behind it - and bloody Claire Martin is just the type to try to derail the plan out of spite.

Good luck to Mal Brough - he's the only bloke in the last 20 years who seems to take any action on behalf of the good people living in remote communities - the ones that want law and order, clean conditions and a fair go for them and their kids.

OK, OK - I'm gettin' off my soap-box before someone from the CFMEU comes around and punches me!

We can always send Chris Tarrant back up there to sort the NT pollies out!

And the response from David Ross of the Central Land Council.

http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/...019326040.html

Cheers
Simon