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Goanna frontman, Dr Shane Howard, who wrote the 1982 hit ‘Solid rock, sacred ground’ has returned his order of Australia medal following the referendum result.
Howard wrote to the Governor-General to say he “no longer [has] faith that our nation will achieve meaningful truth-telling and justice with our First Peoples.”
I respect the democratic result but fear that Australians have missed an important historical moment of destiny.
At this point in history, I can’t be proud of my nation and I feel honour bound to return my Order of Australia Medal.
Howard said that when he wrote the song, “I wanted us to address the fundamental lie at the heart of our national story. I dreamt of a country respectful of our ancient history and honest about our modern history. I wanted to be proud of my country.”
And he was troubled over the rise of misinformation;
I’m also deeply troubled by the way our First Peoples, our brothers and sisters, our friends, have been so belittled, with such pernicious vilification, in the interests of political power. It’s neither generous nor decent.”
…I love my birth country deeply but until we loose(sic) our colonial shackles, engage in Treaty-making with our First Peoples, commit to truth-telling about our history and embrace a post-colonial Republic, I cannot be proud of my nation.”
16m ago17.44 EDT
In other EV news, there is this from Elias Visontay:
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Vic government to introduce bill to make non-fatal strangulation an offence
The Victorian government is set to introduce a bill to parliament today that would make non-fatal strangulation an offence.
The Crimes Amendment (Non-fatal Strangulation) Bill 2023, to be introduced to the lower house on Wednesday, follows research that found someone who survives non-fatal strangulation by a current or former partner is seven times more likely to be seriously injured or murdered by that partner.
The reforms will create two offences. The first is an offence of intentional non-fatal strangulation, which does not require proof of injury will carry a maximum five-year prison term.
A second more serious offence of non-fatal strangulation where a perpetrator intentionally causes injury, will be created with a maximum penalty of 10 years.
A consent defence will be available for the first offence for people who provide…
2023-10-17 16:51:03
Original from www.theguardian.com
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