Foxy says "They want self-determinatio0n - why not try that?"

Well we have tried that! That video I linked to earlier with the street fighting is from Aurukun in Far North Queensland. Aurukun is a closed aboriginal community. It is run by them and they control who can and can't enter it (for the general public to visit or move there you need to get a permit). The resulting shocking social dysfunction of implementing a self-governing scheme for this community speaks for itself!

Kudos Individual, GBC.

We've all heard the problems that are part and
parcel of Aboriginal regional
communities pointed out to us over and over again.
From the:

Lack of services
Lack of medical care
Little education
High unemployment
Staff exhaustion
Decaying infrastructure
Broken families
High crime rate
Ineffective government programs

And the fact that governments have neglected basic services
and infrastructure for decades.

However, the good news is so we're told -

"The Australian Government has been moving in a new way
of working with indigenous leaders and communities - one
that supports indigenous ownership and enables true
partnership with Government and recognises the diversity of
cultures and circumstances of Indigenous Australians."

"This aligns with the Government's commitment to ensure
Indigenous communities are involved in local and regional
decision making."

There's more at the following link:

http://www.niaa.gov.au/indigenous-affairs/empowered-communities

Lack of services
Lack of medical care
Little education
High unemployment
Staff exhaustion
Decaying infrastructure
Broken families
High crime rate
Ineffective government programs

Foxy,
Is that your idea of being funny ? Or, are you really so indoctrinated & ignorant ? You really don't have a clue do you ?

No one can dispute these vague accusations made against Aboriginal people, in fact they may well be true. What can't be disputed is only 20% of Aboriginal people live in remote communities and they with their unique set of problems make easy targets for those with an axe to grind on Aboriginal issues. Claims that there are those cashing in on the so called Aboriginal industry, if you have this insider information, I challenge you to name anyone you suspect of doing just that.

name anyone you suspect of doing just that.
Paul1405,
You of all people should know that doing so would put anyone at the wrath of these insidious Bureaucrats !
I'm starting to get the feeling that you're being lied to also by the likes of the aforementioned !