The true essence of reconciliation is more than making friends with nonindigenous people. Our motto is united Australia, one that respects the land a…

- Jackie Huggins

Citizenship has not delivered Indigenous Australians the same quality of life other Australians expect. Basic human rights involve health, housing, e…

- Jackie Huggins

We must respect each other's right to choose a collective destiny, and the opportunity to develop the legal and political rights for Indigenous and n…

- Jackie Huggins

For Indigenous Australians, equal rights and citizenship have not always translated into full participation in Australian society. All Indigenous Aus…

- Jackie Huggins

It's a very Aboriginal thing to do, to give younger people greater responsibilities within the community as they become able to take those responsibi…

- Jackie Huggins

To my mind, you cannot speak about the need for leadership within our communities without being prepared to take on responsibility yourself. It's not…

- Jackie Huggins

We have reached a pivotal time in Indigenous affairs when for the first time, national attention is being paid to the horror of Indigenous family vio…

- Jackie Huggins