The Rights Of Indigenous Australians - 1197 Words

Bringing Them Home Human rights are inalienable, no matter what ethnicity or culture one belongs to. Every human is entitled to their Human Rights. For a large period of time in Australian history Indigenous Australians were discriminated against, abused and denied their Human Rights. The Bringing Them Home Report significantly advanced the rights of Indigenous Australians as it began the reconciliation process which recognised the injustices which had been done to Indigenous Australians involved in the Stolen Generations, and set out a list of recommendations to create equality in Australia. Whilst an apology was given to the Indigenous Australians the concept of reparations still remains a major topic in the Bringing Them Home Report†¦show more content†¦Lavelle’s story is an example of how the law enforcements had intended assimilation to be. However the majority of children removed from their families were placed in institutions where they were physically, emotionally and sexually abused.This was not the aim of the policy but it was a devastating outcome. The Bringing Them Home Report was a result of the National Inquiry an investigation into the separation of Indigenous Australians from their families. The aims of the National Inquiry were to acknowledge the hardships the Indigenous Australians have faced and encourage reconciliation between Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Australians. The National Inquiry was co-chaired by commissioner Sir Ronald Wilson and Social Justice Commissioner Mick Dodson. The 777 submissions of evidence contributed to the National Enquiry came from numerous sources including: Indigenous, government and religious organisations as well as testimony’s from those involved in the Stolen Generation. The Bringing Them Home Report was tabled in parliament on May 26th 1977 and contained 54 recommendations for the government and Australians to consider. The main recommendations of the Bringing Them Home Report include: reparation, acknowledgement and apology, commemoration, education, Indigenous identification, health and land holdings. The systematic removal of Indigenous children