The indigenous people of Australia have had their land, cultures, languages and children taken away from them. We the descendants of the colonisers of this land need to be aware of the history of this nation and the responsibilities that accrue to us. Pauline Hanson keeps saying that we need to know the truth and speak the truth. Well when it comes to the history of our indigenous peoples the truth is not pretty. It seems to me that Pauline Hanson has no idea of what the history has been nor what the current situation for most Aboriginal people is.
Aboriginal people are the most disadvantaged group in our society.
The truth is that Aboriginal people as a group have been treated shabbily. Aboriginal people were at best ignored and at worst killed just for being here. It is true that sometimes the way Aboriginal people were treated was considered to be for their good and was at times considered, well intentioned. Some of our forebears were racists and some were patronising and most tried to do their best. The truth is that Aboriginal people as a group have been treated shabbily .