Reconciliation: Australia's Challenge – Final Report of the Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation to the Prime Minister and the Commonwealth Parliament

Author:
Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation (Australia)

Publisher:
Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation, Canberra, 2000

Format:
Softcover

Pages:
xvi, 199 pages, illustrated (chiefly in colour), with portraits

ISBN:
0642258244

Condition:
Very Good – light wear to covers

Description:
Reconciliation: Australia’s Challenge is the final report of the Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation, presented to the Prime Minister and the Commonwealth Parliament in 2000. It marks the culmination of a decade-long process aimed at improving relations between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the wider Australian community. Richly illustrated and thoughtfully presented, the report covers the Council’s history, national consultations, public engagement, key documents, and its bold recommendations for achieving a reconciled nation.

Includes appendices with draft legislation, national reconciliation documents, and reflections from council members.

Why You’ll Love It:
This landmark publication is essential for understanding Australia’s reconciliation movement at the turn of the 21st century. It is a valuable reference for educators, policymakers, and anyone engaged with Indigenous rights, constitutional reform, and social justice in Australia.