- New study by an Aboriginal-owned firm shows most Queenslanders see the benefits and support the pursuit of Treaty with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
- More than half of survey non-Indigenous respondents want to learn more about Indigenous culture, heritage and history.
- The study provides evidence that Queenslanders are ready to walk together to true reconciliation.
Three out of four people (77 per cent) think Treaty will benefit all Queenslanders to some extent, exclusive research shows.
Almost two-thirds (64 per cent) of those surveyed about Queensland’s Path to Treaty agree that we need to acknowledge First Nations peoples as the original custodians of Queensland.
And 66 per cent of Queenslanders agree that all Queenslanders should know the truth of First Nations culture and history.
The Palaszczuk Government today (March 25) publicly released the Path to Treaty market and social research 2023 report summary, commissioned by the Department of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships.
More than 2,320 Queenslanders were surveyed state-wide about their attitudes towards treaty-making, First Nations culture and history. The survey results provide a statistical baseline to inform future engagement throughout Queensland on the Path to Treaty.
The study also shows more needs to be done to promote Treaty and explain truth-telling to engage all Queenslanders on the path to true reconciliation.
One-in-four (26 per cent) of those surveyed had heard of treaty and one-in-five (19 per cent) know what truth telling is.
Of the non-Indigenous respondents surveyed (78 per cent) have an average or lower understanding of First Nations culture and heritage while more than half (54 per cent) expressed a desire to learn more about First Nations culture and heritage.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships Minister Craig Crawford:
“It is extremely heartening to see the statewide survey found most Queenslanders see the benefit to Treaty in Queensland.
“It shows Queenslanders have got open hearts and open minds to the treaty process and most agree we acknowledge First Nations people are the original custodians of Queensland.
“Most of us want to know the truth about First Nations culture, heritage and traditions, and we want to learn more.
“But the study also shows we’ve got work to do to promote Treaty.
“It tells us we need to explain Treaty and Truth in bite-sized, digestible chunks of information.
“In my own words, a Treaty is a formal seal of goodwill, a peace pact, a negotiated agreement for a reconciled future.
“We have more than 120 different traditional owner groups in this state, so rather than one treaty, it’ll likely be treaties.
“But Treaty it is not Native Title 2.0. No-one is coming for your home or backyard.
“Truth is simpler. Truth is about unearthing the brutal bones of our frontier wars. Truth is talking openly about our modern-day reality. Truth is about us being courageous and curious.
“Path to Treaty is a chance for us to unite, in equality, and move forward with respect, dignity, and optimism.”
Explainer/fast fact and or further information:
IPS Management Consultants, an independent First Nations-owned business with research and evaluation expertise, conducted the survey and completed the study in March 2023.
Visit: qld.gov.au/treaty for more information.
From Courier Mail:
The Premier has up to 30 media spinners reporting to her, but her office won’t give details around a secret team of a dozen people in charge of curating her public image.
Annastacia Palaszczuk was forced to detail she has 18 full-time-equivalent media staff between her office and her department in a recent Question on Notice, but The Courier-Mail has been told a further 11.5 full-time equivalents exist in a separate digital team that reports to her office.
They include management, content, graphics, camera and video operators and special projects staff.
Reader’s analysis of poll:
From the words of the Liars and Thieves……
“2,320 Queenslanders were surveyed state-wide”……“It is extremely heartening to see the STATEWIDE* survey found MOST* Queenslanders see the benefit to Treaty in Queensland” (*Highlighted by i);
Population of Queensland 5,319,000; So 5,318,770 were NOT included in this “survey” yet 2,320 are considered MOST Queenslanders?; .04% of the QLD population is somehow a majority huh?
“One-in-four (26 per cent) of those surveyed had heard of treaty and one-in-five (19 per cent) know what TRUTH* telling is”. (*Highlighted by i); “one-in-five (19 per cent)” I don’t know who does the maths for these surveys, but one in five, 100 divided by 5 was always 20% when i went to school; “One-in-four” (26 per cent), 100 divided by 4 was always 25%…..something must have changed in basic maths; That glaring “miscalculation” aside, we have one-in-five (20% or One Fifth ) of those surveyed know what “TRUTH telling is”; So 80% know nothing about TRUTH telling! 464 people out of 2320 know what truth telling is;
“Truth is simpler. Truth is about unearthing the brutal bones of our frontier wars”…..
While on the subject of Truth being Simple, can someone please tell when the colonists engaged in “frontier wars” on this land known as Australia?; I can’t recall ever reading about these alleged “colonial frontier wars” in any of the history books;
Talk about Lies in plain sight yet I wonder how many “readers” will question the “facts”
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tonyryan43, you have a lot to teach me!
At 73, I am listening!
I read you retorts as often as I can! I appreciate them!
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Teresa, I have a copy from when it was first printed. Can’t fault it after some follow up.
There was at LEAST two races before our current ‘first nation’.
Our ‘Scholars’ keep that under wraps! Easy money is the reason.
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Being a veteran surveyor, I know bullshit when I see it.
There is no way those results would flow from a questionnaire survey of a full demographic. I reiterate, “bullshit”. This is pure ALP propaganda.
Now let me make a comment that attacks claims of Aboriginal culture in Queensland. First, when we use the word ‘culture’, we are referring to the values and way of life that differentiates the subject (in this case Aborigines) from surrounding mainstream culture.
The first element is language. The primary expression of any culture is its language. I lived and worked across much of Queensland and I never met one person who spoke an Aboriginal language. Most of my family is Aboriginal so I do look out for possible extended family.
The next element is family structure. What has people in the North and Centre scratching their heads in puzzlement is this constant east coast reference to ‘uncle’ and ‘auntie’. How the hell can everybody be only uncle and auntie? What about all the other relationship names, of which in Aboriginal culture there are about 50 or so, all named. Likewise talk of elders, There are no elders. There are, however, names for people who are Law Authorities, both men and women. I don’t know all the rules for this but I sure as hell know who is authority over what and there are none in Queensland. All that died out a century ago.
So who are these people representing Aboriginal culture to the ALP? All they can possibly lay claim to is brown skins. Most are more European than Aboriginal, which leaves them with one single distinction, they are less likely to get sunburned than most of us. That is not an element of ‘culture’.
But because all this bullshit takes place 2000 Ks away from me and mine, I would not care. Let them play their silly games. Let them pretend to be what they so obviously are not. Their mental health will suffer in the end.
But I do care, because these neurotic and ignorant muppets insist on speaking for Aborigines across the nation when, in fact, they have zero understanding of real-world Aboriginal issues. The cause of premature death and endemic illhealth in the North and Centre is refusal by government to recognise Aboriginal languages and Law. Because people cannot understand English, they cannot find out about toxic foods and malnutrition. The supermarkets and community stores sell them poison as food and they have no way to discover this. That is why they are dying. This is where diabetes, coronary heart disease, and cancer have their genesis.
These east coast pretenders drown out their voices, which is why I want them to shut up. East coast pretend-Aborigines are killing our people and the ALP is helping them.
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One thing is ALWAYS the case, if the government is promoting it IT IS CROOKED, it will not benefit anybody except the government, and will ultimately be disastrous for the people. Why else would they need 30 spinners to get it past the post?
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From the words of the Liars and Thieves……
“2,320 Queenslanders were surveyed state-wide”……“It is extremely heartening to see the STATEWIDE* survey found MOST* Queenslanders see the benefit to Treaty in Queensland” (*Highlighted by i);
Population of Queensland 5,319,000; So 5,318,770 were NOT included in this “survey” yet 2,320 are considered MOST Queenslanders?; .04% of the QLD population is somehow a majority huh?
“One-in-four (26 per cent) of those surveyed had heard of treaty and one-in-five (19 per cent) know what TRUTH* telling is”. (*Highlighted by i); “one-in-five (19 per cent)” I don’t know who does the maths for these surveys, but one in five, 100 divided by 5 was always 20% when i went to school; “One-in-four” (26 per cent), 100 divided by 4 was always 25%…..something must of changed in basic maths; That glaring “miscalculation” aside, we have one-in-five (20% or One Fifth ) of those surveyed know what “TRUTH telling is”; So 80% know nothing about TRUTH telling! 464 people out of 2320 know what truth telling is;
“Truth is simpler. Truth is about unearthing the brutal bones of our frontier wars”…..
While on the subject of Truth being Simple, can someone please tell when the colonists engaged in “frontier wars” on this land known as Australia?; I can’t recall ever reading about these alleged “colonial frontier wars” in any of the history books;
Talk about Lies in plain sight yet i wonder how many “readers” will question the “facts”
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xyz47, and ignored by all Labor.
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In my opinion, governments in Australia have lost all credibility – never forget “safe and effective”, lockdowns, mandates.
If they are offering something they say is good for you, be wary – there is probably an ulterior motive and it won’t be good. The tribal people do not want this as evidenced by the people who went to Canberra to make this view known.
Say NO.
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Of course complete and utter BS. Shamelessly patronising propaganda..
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Yes we have it and have used parts of it. It is an accurate account of history. Ed
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I have just finished reading a book loaned to me by a colleague called “Cape York The Savage Frontier by Rodney Liddell first published in 1996 by the author.
What an eye-opener it was as it portrays history as it really happened and not the fiction we have been given by academics in the past few decades.
Mr Liddell has researched this book thoroughly with references and true accounts by historical figures who lived in the region. Recent historians have covered up the Aboriginal invasion of Australia and the extermination of the ” Original Indigenous Australians”.
When presenting his evidence to the government of the day Mr Liddell was “brushed off” and essentially ignored.
I urge ànyone who can lay their hands on this book to read it however copies are, I think limited, and expensive.
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If anybody needs 30 spin doctors to make them look good, without them they must be a mess.never get asked.
How come all the surveys are done and I never get asked , Are they real. and do they pick there target audience, I have a idea the answer is yes.
family.
I do not need a treaty with any aboriginals, We are already family None of my family stole their land we paid for ir and are still. No one in my family has ever insulted or mistreated any person because of race or colour.
I am sick of the debate. I say no.And if you think I believe there is not a trick to this, I most certainly do. My relationships with real aboriginals has been over the last 50 years, I reckon I have had enough time to consider the right course of action. So with all due respect to all people
Stop dividing the nation , There will be no good come of it.That is my honest belief.
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