Focusing on the journey toward constitutional recognition for Indigenous peoples, this book offers practical insights and lessons from the 2023 referendum's shortcomings. It aims to foster hope and encourage collective learning and regrouping for future efforts. Highlighted as essential reading, it serves as a guide for those advocating for change and understanding the complexities of the recognition process.
In An Indigenous Voice to Parliament, Frank Brennan draws upon his extensive knowledge and experience to familiarise the reader of with the Indigenous rights' journey that has led to this Referendum.
Considering a Constitutional Bridge - Third Edition
166 pages
6 hours of reading
The upcoming referendum will present Australians with the opportunity to vote on a significant constitutional change aimed at establishing an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice. This proposal seeks to enhance representation and recognition of Indigenous Australians within the constitutional framework, highlighting the importance of their perspectives in national decision-making. The outcome of this vote could have profound implications for the relationship between Indigenous communities and the broader Australian society.
The book delves into the high-profile trial of Cardinal George Pell, who faced child sexual assault charges in 2018 amidst strict media suppression orders. Fr Frank Brennan SJ was tasked by Australian Catholic bishops to observe and provide commentary on the trial once restrictions were lifted. His insights aim to maintain clarity, objectivity, and impartiality, while Cardinal Pell allowed access to the trial transcripts for a comprehensive understanding of the proceedings. The narrative explores legal, ethical, and societal implications surrounding the case.
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Exemplaren Der Rockstar Nic Wild bittet seinen Sohn Andy, ihn bei einem
Auftritt auf der Bühne zu begleiten. Leider läuft einiges nicht wie geplant
und Nics Manager ist wie vom Erdboden verschluckt. Wird es Andy mit seinen
mathematischen Fähigkeiten gelingen, den aufregenden Tag zu einem guten Ende
zu bringen?
Der Rockstar Nic Wild bittet seinen Sohn Andy, ihn bei einem Auftritt auf der
Bühne zu begleiten. Leider läuft einiges nicht wie geplant und Nics Manager
ist wie vom Erdboden verschluckt. Wird es Andy mit seinen mathematischen
Fähigkeiten gelingen, den aufregenden Tag zu einem guten Ende zu bringen?
The book explores the significant constitutional changes in Australia regarding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander rights, highlighting the 1967 referendum as a catalyst for progress in land rights and self-determination. It reflects on historical milestones, such as the Council of Aboriginal Affairs and the Gove land rights case, while examining the ongoing challenges and the potential impact of a new referendum. Written by a respected commentator on legal and human rights, it aims to stimulate important discussions on recognizing Indigenous heritage and addressing historical injustices.
In these Gasson Lectures, Frank Brennan addresses various contested contemporary issues such as church-state relations, physician assisted suicide and national border protection. He writes, I hope that these lectures can help persons of all faiths and none maintain what Pope John Paul II, when addressing the Italian Parliament, called "a convinced and pondered trust in the heritage of virtues and values handed down by your forebears." In these lectures I have drawn much inspiration from Pope Francis who travelled to the island of Lampedusa to speak boldly and prophetically about the plight of asylum seekers coming across the Mediterranean Sea in search of new life. Before offering his blessing and casting a wreath on the waters, Francis asked, "Who is responsible for the blood of these brothers and sisters of ours?" In these lectures, I seek to draw on my own religious tradition to answer that question to the satisfaction of persons of all faiths and none, and in the many precarious situations in which people find themselves, especially at the borders of life and of nation states.'"
"Anne Banks struggles to make ends meet. There is never quite enough money to buy everything she needs for her two teenage children, Gus and Ellie. Gus keeps growing and wants a football kit and Ellie keeps changing the colour of her hair and wants to buy more make-up. One day their luck changes when Rose Stanway, their neighbour, offers to teach Gus how to make her extra special jam. What is it that makes Rose's jam so good? How can it make a difference to the Banks' lives and maybe solve their problems?"--Publisher