Individual or Group Submission10/07/24

Andrew Walker

Topics: Other topic

Submission Transcription

What does it feel like to be an Aboriginal person living in Victoria?

I’m not indigenous however I work with Aboriginals. They need more rights around cultural laws not the Westminster system which is terribly wrong.

What are the most important things you want people to know about your experiences?

More rights for Aboriginals in the judicial system

More Housing

Way less incarceration

What does self-determination look like to you?

This is so important for Indigenous Australians.

It must happen “No more Talk”

Listen to Elders and make change

What changes do you want to see for your children and grandchildren?

Less child protection involvement.

Again giving Aboriginal families stable housing helps support other social issues.

More Education & University free for ALL Indigenous Australians

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