Was Australia Invaded? In the 18th and 19th Centuries the Industrial Revolution saw Britain expand and then protect British commercial and industrial growth by establishing colonies across the world. In 1788, it was Australia’s turn....
Dr Christopher Reynolds
Part II: Sovereignty and Treaty
The First Nations-People (FNP) have written the Uluru Statement from the Heart claiming sovereignty over the continent of Australia. They want a Voice to Parliament, they say, in order to negotiate a ‘treaty’ – a ‘Makarrata’: “Makarrata [they state] is...