Obliged to Be Difficult

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Focusing on Indigenous self-determination in Australia, the book explores the influential role of Dr. H. C. Coombs following the 1967 constitutional referendum. It examines the political mechanisms that enable Indigenous Australians to express their voices, drawing on unpublished sources to highlight the dynamic between government policy and Indigenous practices. This narrative not only details Coombs' significant contributions but also provides a biographical glimpse into his impactful life and work in shaping Indigenous policy.