Why It’s Time for a Blak Republic

Senator Lidia Thorpe gives an interview to Junkee on her beliefs about the future of Australia and a Republic, a Blak Republic. She says, “A Blak Republic is about self-determination….It’s about First Nations’ people in this country deciding our own destiny and being part of our own destiny…A Blak Republic would ensure that everybody in this country is looked after…..Through a treaty, we could have a republic….It’s time to move away from the colonial project. I think the royals would be quite happy for us to cut ties and even have a treaty”. This is an interesting and thought provoking read  that requires consideration. The full recording and transcript can be accessed by clicking the link below; [Why it’s Time for a Blak Republic” by Merryana Salem, Junkee online, 23 January 2023, recorded 22 December 2022]

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