Kevin Gilbert is one of Australia's most important
cultural identities of the late 20th century. By the
time he died he had established himself as an artist,
poet, author, printmaker, and political activist.
His work playing a significant role in shaping
Australian history during the most dynamic period in
the long-term Aboriginal struggle for justice.

He received numerous awards and accolades for his work.
His book "" Living Black" won the National Book Council
award in 1978. His play "The Cherry Pickers," was performed
not only in Australia but travelled overseas. To co-incide
with the opening of the new Parliament House Gilbert
was commissioned and exhibited his ground-breaking
photographic exhibition - "Inside Black Australia."

The Governor-General presented him in 1988 with an award for
Literature for his anthology. Gilbert's Art is held in
most major National and State Gallery collections and has been
exhibited in the Netherlands, Greece, England, South Africa,
and the USA.

I came across his work while studying Australian Literature
as part of my degree at University. "The pen is mightier than
the sword" is one of my favourites of his works.

A remarkable man and life.

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I DO HAVE A BELIEF

Most Australians want a nation
Where all Australians can rejoice
We need to grant our First Nations people
The right to have their own Voice

This is something that needs to happen
And we Aussies should work as one
It will take a united effort
But it's something that must be done.

Whatever else comes out of this debacle of a vote, it is now clear that a new voice for aboriginals has emerged.

Jacinta Price spoke at the National Press Club t'other day and, although she was shoved into a small dingey room while Marcia Langdon got the full press club treatment (but don't dare say journos are biased!!), her speech was superb example of logic and real concern for the disadvantaged people she represents.

Here's the full speech....
http://youtu.be/hrinfhtFDlc

For those with less time, a few snippets

http://youtu.be/_ZsWHSt0KP8
http://youtu.be/99aDkmBhCOQ

(and she didn't have to kill her spouse to get the attention)

Jacinta Price misrepresented key aspects of
the referendum and created confusion over key sections
of her portfolio:

The following link explains:

http://theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/sept/14/unpacking-five-key-claims-from-jacinta-prices-national-press-club-address-on-the-voice

I'm not sure about the reference to murder in this case.
However, she's certainly doing her best to kill the Voice
referendum.

Her lack of knowledge is also evident when she says that she
wants to "ensure conversations had taken place right across the
country inviting everybody, that is what needs to be done..."

That's exactly what has been done. So much work has gone into
the Voice. The lady's knowledge appears to be very narrow
and limited. Perhaps she needs to be given an education?

Another typo. My apologies.

Here's the link again:

http://theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/sep/14/unpacking-five-key-claims-from-jacinta-prices-national-press-club-address-on-the-voice

Don't get me wrong. I agree with Duncan Graham
when he points out that people are judged by the
company they keep. I was raised to believe in that.
And as Graham tells us:

"Getting on side with leading public intellectuals
driven by selfless concern for the well being of
others - people like - Peter Dutton, Jacinta Prince,
and Warren Mundine will uplift us all when they win."

As Graham says: "They're likeable, evangelical,
happy folk wanting all to share their vision of love
(and equality)."

"The other mob is so serious."

"And who can unravel a speech by Noel Pearson?" Graham asks.
"He uses language in a way you'd never hear in a bar. So
his arguments fail the pub test.

"I'm not sure about the reference to murder in this case."

Well, I'm guessing you're the only one and I actually doubt you don't get the link, just prefer to not get it.

Standard Foxy here. Oh here's something I don't want to be true....please Mr Google, find me something that will refute it without the need to actually address it.

Foxy says her (eventual) Guardian link "explains" when in fact, as per usual for the links Foxy gives, it propagandises.

Hilariously, two of the five things the Guardian critiques are things she didn't say. Now that explains a lot.

"That's exactly what has been done." (ie conversations....right across the country inviting everybody".
Those who were vilified and attacked during a 'No' rally in Adelaide might disagree.

"Perhaps she needs to be given an education?"

And there it is. The standard left authoritarian stance....if you don't agree with me you must be uneducated. Followed closely by calls for the subject to be 're-educated'.