LRQ: January 1998

January 1998

	No Apology to 'Stolen Generation' CALLS by members of the Brisbane Aboriginal community for the Howard Government to apologise for the Stolen Generations have once again been rejected by Federal Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs Minister Senator Herron.
	Radio Us Mob Gets Satellite Hook-Up CHERBOURG'S Radio Us Mob 4UM has been hooked up to a satellite, thereby giving the local community access to stations in Brisbane, Townsville and as far away as Alice Springs.
	Native Title Not Threatening to Mining Industry: Report THERE is little, if any, hard evidence that the Mabo decision and the Native Title Act have reduced, or will in future reduce, activity in the Australian mining sector, says ATSIC Chairperson, Gatjil Djerrkura.
	Summit Calls for Howard to Reconsider Indigenous Issues A national summit of Indigenous leaders has called on the Prime Minister, Parliament and the nation to reconsider it's handling of Indigenous issues.
	Intellectual Property Next on the 'Land Grab' Hit List TALK about "land grabs". There's another "grab" going on, also of monumental proportions only this time it concerns Indigenous intellectual property.
	ANTaR Continues to Inform 'Ignorant' Community VERY rarely in Australia's history has an issue galvanised so much active support across so many sectors as has Native Title.
	Award Winner Bandler Says Rights, Reconciliation are One THE recipient of the 1997 Human Rights Medal, Dr Faith Bandler AM, says reconciliation cannot be achieved while Indigenous Australians disadvantaged in relation to land rights.
	Australia Backs Racist Legislation to Protect Mining Companies MINING giant Mount Isa Mines (MIM) Holdings is deliberately stalling court action taken by Native Title holders, the Mitakoodi/Juhnjlar people, until an outcome is made on the Native Title Amendment Bill, according to North West Queensland Land Council Administrator, Warren King.
	Former Foreign Affairs Head Seeks Native Title Mediator FORMER Federal Foreign Affairs Department chief, Michael Costello is working to have Native Title holders and pastoralists meet over the next few months using a facilitator or mediator.
	Senator Brown Shocked by Native Title Bill Ridicule GREENS Senator, Bob Brown said he was "shocked" by the ridicule he received following his request to Senators that they declare potential conflict of interest before the Second Reading of the Native Title Amendment Bill.
	No Apology to 'Stolen Generation' CALLS by members of the Brisbane Aboriginal community for the Howard Government to apologise for the Stolen Generations have once again been rejected by Federal Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs Minister Senator Herron.
	Washington Readers Hear About Australia's Racial Problems AS Australia's conservative leaders continue to battle Native Title and Asian immigration, The Washington Post readers in the United States have been told of Australia's so-called "race debate".
	Chevron Pipeline Deal is not Signed, Sealed & Delivered NEGOTIATIONS piecing together agreements with traditional land owners for a 2000km pipeline are continuing despite several media outlets reporting that access along the entire route has been "guaranteed".
	The Language of the Native Title Debate A brief glossary of the terms commonly used in the media.
	British Support for Land Rights INTERNATIONAL pressure is continuing to grow against the Howard Government's handling of Native Title.
	How to Trigger a Double Dissolution Election THE Clerk of the Senate, Harry Evans, gives his views on the possible application of section 57 (double dissolution election) of the Constitution to the Native Title Amendment Bill.
	As It Happened ... The Native Title Debate in the Senate A day by day summary of the debate on the Native Title Amendment Bill 1997 in the Senate.
	The Debate in the House of Representatives The House responds to the Senate Amended Native Title Amendment Bill 1997.
	You Are What You Eat Australia's Indigenous foods are arguably the best in the world. Unfortunately the early European settlers and many Australians today think otherwise.
	Canadian Case a Huge Win for Delgamuukw People "The decision by the Supreme Court of Canada ... is a major victory for all Aboriginal people ... and represents justice for Aboriginal humanity."
	What They Said ... Comments from the people who made the headlines this month.
	Jewish Support for Native Title Rights THE Australian Jewish community has called on the Senate not to proceed with the Howard Government's Native Title Amendment Bill.
	Buddhist Support QUEENSLAND Buddhists have joined the endless list of groups to oppose the Howard Government's Native Title Amendment Bill.

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