UN dubbs Australian indigenous policy 'racist'
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The Australian government's intervention policy in indigenous communities living in the Northern Territory has come in for heavy criticism from a senior United Nations official. Professor James Anaya is the UN's Special Rapporteur on the rights and freedoms of indigenous peoples. He has spent 11 days touring Aboriginal communities, and last night presented his findings to the government, saying Aborigines and Torres Strait islanders are experiencing entrenched racism.
Professor Anaya says the intervention breaches several international treaties. His presentation came as the government received a blueprint for a new indigenous representative body, to replace the failed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission.
Presenter: Samantha Hawley
Speakers: Professor James Anaya, UN Special Rapporteur on the Rights and Freedoms of Indigenous Peoples; Tom Calma, Aboriginal Social Justice Commissioner
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