The NT Intervention Archives - Page 10 of 13

An interview with Warlpiri/Anmatyerre law student Bruno Jupurrula Wilson of Yuendumu

Most of the people working for the intervention are Kardia (non-Aboriginal) - there is not much work for Yapa from the Intervention – most of those jobs go to Kardia people. When they come in with all their flash new cars, flash Toyotas, that makes us feel down. What the Yapa are thinking is that all the Kardia are "moneyfaces" (that they only care about money). And some people think like it was a hundred years ago and is still happening now.

By Bob Gosford|2010-02-18T14:23:18+09:30February 17th, 2010|Australian politics, Crime, Northern Territory politics, NT local government, NT Police, Some places I've been, The Law, The NT Intervention, Yuendumu|1 Comment

Kevin Rudd’s “clanging gong” rings hollow at the Ampilitawatja walk-off camp

Two years ago Kevin Rudd, in what appears to have now faded into a largely symbolic apology to Aboriginal Australia, told the nation that: …symbolism is important but, unless the great symbolism of reconciliation is accompanied by an even greater substance, it is little more than a clanging gong. It is not sentiment that makes [...]

By Bob Gosford|2010-02-15T08:17:57+09:30February 15th, 2010|Australian politics, Indigenous land management, Northern development, Northern Territory politics, NT local government, Some places I've been, The Law, The NT Intervention, Yuendumu|8 Comments

Downtown Alice Springs, Saturday morning – the Prescribed Area People’s Alliance rally

I wandered downtown earlier today to catch up with some friends & countrymen at the Prescribed Area People's Alliance Rally outside the John Flynn Church in the middle of the Alice Springs Mall. The main theme of the Rally was to celebrate - in an ironic sense - the second anniversary of Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's "Sorry" speech to the Australian Parliament.

By Bob Gosford|2010-02-13T17:32:54+09:30February 13th, 2010|Australian politics, Fun stuff, Northern Territory politics, NT local government, Some places I've been, The Law, The NT Intervention, Yuendumu|5 Comments

McClelland, Macklin & FaHCSIA get an “F” on native title & indigenous housing reforms

There are some days that you’d prefer to be digging a ditch than to be a public servant. Particularly if you were one of the members of Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Jenny Macklin’s FaHCSIA staff that turned up to the New South Wales Parliament House on the last Thursday of January to face a grilling [...]

By Bob Gosford|2010-02-07T23:50:37+09:30February 7th, 2010|Australian politics, Northern Territory politics, Stupidity, The Law, The NT Intervention|1 Comment

From the NT government – how NOT to do local government reform, Part 1

Ms SCRYMGOUR: You would not mind paying that amount of money if...Ms CANNON: If it worked! Ms SCRYMGOUR:...it actually worked and provided the kind of information you needed. Ms CANNON: I would not mind paying my $1.2 million if it worked...Ms CANNON: Oh, yes. It has not been a good process.

By Bob Gosford|2010-01-04T20:14:43+09:30January 4th, 2010|Australian politics, Fun stuff, Northern Territory politics, NT local government, Some places I've been, The Law, The NT Intervention|12 Comments

Scullion speaks: “There is nothing new under the sun”

We need look no further than Howard's Indigenous Affairs Minister Mal Brough to see that this portfolio has an awful ability to wreak absolute havoc on political careers - and with Nigel expected to run for re-election next year there will be more than a few - both inside his Country Liberal Party and in NT Labor - who will be keeping a very close eye on his performance.

By Bob Gosford|2009-12-10T19:54:38+09:30December 10th, 2009|Australian politics, Northern Territory politics, The NT Intervention|2 Comments

How Canberra keeps the NT’s “rivers of grog” flowing

in ordinary circumstances under the previous regime, Ms Nudjulu would have been a prime candidate for a custodial sentence. She had previous convictions for possession of alcohol contrary to the Liquor Act - and was currently subject to a suspended sentence.

By Bob Gosford|2009-11-03T10:54:38+09:30November 3rd, 2009|Australian politics, Crime, Northern Territory politics, NT Police, The Law, The NT Intervention|4 Comments

Every Secret Thing – Interview with Marie Munkara, Part 2

It is not right that these horrible things were done when the Church was supposed to be protecting children. I think it should be investigated, we shouldn’t just let it go. There was, and still is, a real fear of the church at times.

By Bob Gosford|2017-12-20T17:25:22+09:30October 22nd, 2009|Australian politics, Fun stuff, Northern Territory politics, Some places I've been, The Northern Myth, The NT Intervention, Writing and writers|5 Comments

The Weekend Australian, Nicolas Rothwell, and the art of fantastic journalism

What Rothwell is of course talking about here is localised Aboriginal self-determination, an aspiration that he has frequently condemned to the dustbin of Australian political history: “For some time it has been clear Aboriginal self-determination has had its day.”

By Bob Gosford|2009-10-05T11:07:49+09:30October 5th, 2009|Australian politics, Northern development, Northern Territory politics, NT local government, Some places I've been, The Law, The Northern Myth, The NT Intervention, Writing and writers|11 Comments

What is a homeland? One White insider’s view – a guest post from John Greatorex

What is it that is so important and special about homelands for their traditional custodians and that underpins the successful outcomes of living in their small communities?

By Bob Gosford|2009-09-08T11:26:46+09:30September 8th, 2009|Art, Northern Territory politics, NT local government, Some places I've been, The Law, The NT Intervention|10 Comments