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- 1988 (Creation)
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3 leaves ; 33 cm.
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The Foundation for Aboriginal and Islander Research Action (FAIRA) was formed in Queensland in 1977 after Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community delegates from across Queensland, including from rural towns and isolated reserve communities, decided to establish a functional organisation to change legislation referred to as the 'Black Acts'. In 1981 FAIRA was involved in an extended tent embassy in the King George Square and in 1982 played a major role in organising protests around the Brisbane Commonwealth Games. After the Black Acts were terminated in 1984, FAIRA continued to campaign for the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples at the local, national and international levels. FAIRA was founded and continues to be operated by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It is funded independently, and its purpose is to fight racism, have the rights of Indigenous Peoples recognised and respected in Australian law and secure Land Rights. FAIRA utilises research-based actions to address exploitation and empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Publicists - Paul Braddy, Don Davidson, Shane Hoffman, Morgan B. Howe, Liz Johnson, P Jones, Les Malezer, Steve Mam, Noel Preston, John Warby.
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Justice '88 (or Justice 88), a non-Indigenous coalition in support of sovereignty for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, was formed in November 1987 and was based out of West End, Brisbane. It was connected to the Foundation for Aboriginal and Islander Research Action (FAIRA). It provided a focus for non-Indigenous support for the struggle of land rights and aimed to build support for bicentennial protests. Justice '88 held meetings every Sunday at 69 Thomas Street in West End, which was, in 1980s, a house that belonged to a Christian community called House of Freedom. The weekly meetings continued until an unknown date. Justice '88 no longer appears to be in existence. Unable to determine when the organisation disbanded.
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From UQFL468 Jackie Huggins Collection.
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Copy of a notice and programme for an event called 'United Indigenous Cultural Survival Gathering' at Musgrave Park, Brisbane, from Wednesday 27 April to Thurday 5 May 1988. The event comprised cultural events as well as rallies and marches. A collaboration between FAIRA and Justice 88, the latter being described as a non-Aboriginal coalition in support of sovereignty for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples based in West End. Black type on white paper. Some handwritten notes in pencil regarding the planning of the event.
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In copyright. Can be reproduced for personal research and study. For other uses see About copyright. Please attribute the Fryer Library.
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Created, Kymberley Bax, 4-Apr-2024.