Flo and others, to be on welfare benefits, one must be actively seeking work unless they are deemed as unfit for work.

If one CHOOSES to live in a remote place where there are no jobs, then they should be cut off. No food, no housing, no support.

These people can then make a choice, either stay and live off the land, or move.

Paul, you can continue to bury your head in the sand as long as you like, because that's one entitlement nobody can take away from any of us.

It is well known that many aboriginal homes get destroyed, as do some non indigenous homes.

The main difference is, whites who destroy their public houses, or fall badly behind in their rent get booted out and black listed.

As I say, equality is a two way street.

It is about much more than the dole.

Working for DOCs years ago I used to visit Aboriginal homes. Was amaze how clean their homes were. Could not say the same for many homes of so called white people. Sorry, I am 73 , have been hearing stories all my life, of how Aboriginals treat their homes.

Paul, My wife was in Foster care so saw many wrecked homes, typical of the lives of the abusive parents.

I have been in aboriginal group hoses in South Australia where they were made of Steel and concrete, no wood, as they used the wood for fires. Yet they had electric stoves and could use heaters, but preferred to light fires outside to cook on and sit around.

Their ingrained culture indicates they prefer to live rough. They do not need the same financial support as those living in city communities; who should be treated equally in the community.

Paul1405,
Many aboriginals do not want Western civilized economic culture; you are crying to make them equal financially. If they do not wish to be in our market then do not try to enforce them by hand outs. What do you see as equality other than your gripe about government funding above the rest of the community.

Josephus <<you (Paul1405) are crying to make them (Aboriginal people) equal financially>> equal to who, have I said that?

<<Many aboriginals do not want Western civilized economic culture>> I'll accept that choice for some.

<<your (Paul1405) gripe about government funding above the rest of the community.

Josephus what I actually said was " there is always someone who on seeing something they perceive as an advantage given to indigenous people will squeal like the proverbial cut pig about it>>

That is not to say I believe advantage is given to indigenous people. Considering many are starting from a disadvantageous position in the first place, to achieve equality a bias may be necessary.

Is Mise << There is nothing to stop today's Aboriginals from living the same lifestyle (independent hunter gatherers) if they so choose;>> Is that a reality in 21st century Australia for all Aboriginal people, with so many confined to an urban environment?