#AboriginalLivesMatter
BlackLivesMatter must include the lives of Aboriginal Australians. Over 400 Aboriginal men and women have died in police custody since 1991, and no officers, guards or medical professionals have been given anything worse than a warning. The death of David Dungay Jr draws parallels to the death of George Floyd, in Minneapolis - his last words were ‘I can’t breathe’ as he was murdered in prison when he refused to put down a biscuit. Change must be made everywhere around the world but we cannot forget Aboriginal Australians.
Petitions
Victorian Aboriginal Lives Matter - Demand Funding For First Peoples' Health And Wellbeing
Prevent Another Aboriginal Death In Custody
Investigate Police at Sydney BLM Protest
Acknowledge Traditional Custodians At Hills Shire Council
Reduce Indigenous Incarceration
Donate
Justice for David Dungay Junior
Justice for Yuendumu: Inquiry on Police Shooting
Deadly Connections Community and Justice Services
Australians for Native Title and Reconciliation
Australian Indigenous Education Fund
State-based Aboriginal Legal Services:
North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency
Aboriginal Legal Service Western Australia
Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement South Australia
Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service
Aboriginal Legal Service New South Wales and ACT
Peaceful Protests And Vigils
Please practice social distancing measures while protesting and wear masks! If possible, try and self-isolate and take a COVID test afterwards as well. Protests are important to attend, but so is the health of yourselves and those in your community :)
Sydney:
- Stop All Black Deaths In Custody: Vigil for George Floyd, Saturday, June 6, 3-5pm: Sydney Town Hall
- Stop Black Deaths in Custody: Black Lives Matter, Sunday, July 5, 1-3pm: The Domain
Melbourne:
- Stop Black Deaths In Custody - Justice For George Floyd #BLM hosted by Warriors of the Aboriginal Resistance, Saturday, June 6, 2-5pm: Parliament House, Melbourne
Canberra:
- Black Lives Matter Peaceful Protest - Friday, June 5, 10.30am: Garema Place
- #BlackLivesMatterACT Protest, Saturday, June 6, 3pm: Parliament House
Brisbane:
- Black Lives Matter - Stop Deaths In Custody Meanjin, Saturday, June 6, 1-5pm: King George Square
- Say Their Name - Black Lives Matter Vigil, Saturday, June 6, 6pm: King George Square
Perth:
- Perth Peaceful BLM Protest, Saturday, June 13, 12pm: Langley Park
Adelaide:
- Adelaide: Solidarity With Minneapolis! Justice For George Floyd, Saturday, June 6, 12-1:30pm: Northern end of Tarndanyangga, Victoria Square
Newcastle:
- Stop Black Deaths In Custody - Justice for George Floyd #BLM, Saturday, June 6, 2-5pm: Civic Park
Byron Bay:
- Black Lives Matter, Saturday, June 6, 2pm: Byron Bay Recreation Grounds
Campbelltown:
- Indigenous Lives Matter, Saturday, June 13, 3-7pm: Koshigaya Park
Darwin:
- Solidarity for Aboriginal Deaths In Custody and BLM, Saturday, June 13, 10am: Parliament House
Cairns:
- Black Lives Matter Protest, Sunday, June 7, 3pm: Fogarty Park
Grafton:
- Black Lives Matter Protest, Sunday, June 7, 10am: Market Square
Launceston:
- Black Lives Matter Vigil, Saturday, June 6, 4-5.30pm: Princess Square
Hobart:
- Black Lives Matter Vigil, Saturday, June 6, 3.30-8pm: Parliament Lawns
Ballarat:
- Stop Black Deaths In Custody Silent Protest, Saturday, June 6, 2-3pm: Camp St, Ballarat Central
Lismore:
- Black Lives Matter - Protest Against Black Deaths In Custody, Saturday, June 6, 12.30-5pm: Spinks Park
Wollongong:
- Stand With Minneapolis #BlackLivesMatter, Sunday, June 7, 2-5pm: Crown St Mall Amphitheatre
Alice Springs:
- Mparntwe: Stop All Black Deaths In Custody: Vigil for G Floyd, Saturday, June 6, 2-5pm: Court Lawns
Contact
Scott Morrison, Prime Minister: (02) 6277 7700 / https://www.pm.gov.au/contact-your-pm
Ken Wyatt, Minister for Indigenous Australians: (02) 6277 7780 / minister.wyatt@ia.pm.gov.au
Peter Dutton, Minister for Home Affairs: (02) 6277 7860 / peter.dutton.mp@aph.gov.au
Anthony Albanese, Leader of the Opposition: (02) 6277 4022 / a.albanese.mp@aph.gov.au
Linda Burney, Shadow Minister for Indigenous Australians: (02) 9587 1555 / linda.burney.mp@aph.gov.au
Kristina Keneally, Shadow Minister for Home Affairs: (02) 6277 3512 / senator.keneally@aph.gov.au
Your federal government representative. Find out who your MP is here: https://electorate.aec.gov.au/
A letter or personalised email appears to be better-received, but if this is not possible, a sample email is provided below.
Subject: Justice for Aboriginal Deaths in Custody
Hello [Minister/Name of Your MP],
I am a [your electorate] resident contacting you regarding the disproportionate rates of Aboriginal deaths in police custody and the racial prejudices that are present in many of these cases. I am a concerned citizen who would like to express my anger and concern over the 432 Aboriginal deaths in custody here in Australia and the abuse of police powers present within the prison system. I want justice for the families of the victims, and as a citizen, I demand reform and further accountability on behalf of the state, and the guards and officers involved. There have yet to be any officers found guilty of any crime regarding these deaths, despite clear negligence, human rights violations and discrimination shown in cases such as the deaths of David Dungay Jr, Tanya Day and Joyce Clarke, amongst many others.
Reform is achievable, with your support.
Regards,
[your name]
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