Self determination for Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders should not imply that non-Aborigines can properly stand aside where help is needed. There is a delicate balance to be maintained. Interference in the life style adopted by indigenous people must be a thing of the past but assistance should be readily available to ensure that the right to life which is a basic human right is the right of all Indigenes. We believe that all citizens of Australia should have access to health care. It is surely the mark of a civilised society to make good health care available to all its citizens.
Education is the key word to equality in national citizenship.
Aboriginal land rights have now been the subject of substantial litigation as well as statute law and were of concern to thinking people from the early days of the colonies. During those years very many Aborigines have become accustomed to what may be called white man's food, not always, to the benefit of their health. They have changed their way of life and are entitled to expect that they will have available to them the same amenities as non-Aborigines. In particular, they need in their home environment running water and proper sewerage. They need adequate housing.