Stigmabase | Australia - New Zealand

Same sex marriage plebiscite: Fears residents in Aboriginal town camps, rural areas won't be able ... - People in remote communities and Indigenous town camps fear they may be ... postal addresses recognised by the Australian Electoral Commission.

Govt must expand cashless cards to more communities - These problems have arisen since the 1970s when Aboriginal people, particularly in remote and regional Australia , moved en masse onto what our ...

Reality a rare visitor to Yarra council - As per the 2016 census, indigenous Australians constitute only 3 per cent of our population — yet their grievance with Australia Day means that, ...

Ban on Australia Day divides us - Even 46 per cent of Aboriginal Australians didn't want it moved or didn't care, despite years of nagging by activists and the ABC that January 26 ...

Govt and mayor yet to hold Aust Day talks - The Melbourne council at the centre of national row about Australia Day is still yet to speak with the government after it was banned from holding ...

Pauline Hanson's most controversial moments - She first came to prominence after she was disendorsed as a Liberal candidate in 1996 for making racist comments about Aboriginal Australians but ...

Childcare push to scrap Australia Day - A push is on to sideline Australia Day celebrations in preschools and childcare settings because of sensitivity about the event among indigenous  ...

Indigenous bishop slams the “doctrine of discovery” - Bishop Mark MacDonald made his comments during a visit to Australia where he attended a number of events, including a retreat for Aboriginal and ..

Less rubbish collection, more reconciliation: Fury as more Melbourne councils ignore ... - 'I recognise Australia Day and its history is complex for many indigenous Australians , but the overwhelming majority of Australians believe the 26th of ...

Nearly 70% of LGBTI students drop out of high school in Indian state - Despite being India's most progressive state on LGBTI rights, Kerala's students are dropping out of high school at an alarming rate. Queer Pride ...

RuPaul says Trump's Presidency has inspired more LGBTI television - RuPaul says since President Trump came into office, the government has moved away from being about 'acceptance and inclusion, about open hearts ...

Russian publisher admits to removing gay romance plot from US fantasy novel - Banned in 2014, businesses could face heavy fines if it is seen to be promoting LGBTI rights and 'lifestyles' to children. This law has seen teachers ...

Check out the new project bringing diversity and LGBTI inclusion to children's animation - Children's animation is tragically low when it comes to diversity, not unlike the rest of the media landscape. There are a few shows like Steven ...

Think of the kids: why marriage equality opponents are wrong on parenting - Marriage equality advocates march in Sydney. Opponents of same-sex marriage are trying to turn the debate into one about LGBTI people having ...

Remote Indigenous LGBTI Advocates 'Frustrated' By Marriage Postal Vote - A group of Indigenous transgender women on the remote Tiwi Islands are concerned about the ability of remote Australians to participate in the ...

Boot camps won't sell politics to young people - It's likely that giving police and judges more discretion over 'Young Serious Offenders' will be used to disadvantage Māori and Pasifika young people, ...

Tears as petition for Family Court inquiry handed over - Davidson said the Maori Party would support not only an inquiry into the Family Court, but every facet of government. “We would support a review into ...

Local public tertiary education is vital for Māori - What impact have tertiary reforms had on the provision of regional tertiary education and what does this mean for Māori , Pasifika, and low income ...

Boot camps won't sell politics to young people - It's likely that giving police and judges more discretion over 'Young Serious Offenders' will be used to disadvantage Māori and Pasifika young people, ...

Government maintaining PNG Economy well : PM - Over the coming year, Papua New Guinea will host APEC. ... our close trading and cultural partners, and foster greater people -to- people exchanges.