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Petition for a referendum to remove discrimination against Aborigines from the federal constitution

Four page leaflet issued by the Federal Council for Aboriginal Advancement detailing Section 51 and Section 127 of the Australian Constitution, the reasons why these sections need to be changed, the rights of Aboriginal people on settlements and reserves in five states and the Northern Territory, list of organisations affiliated to the Federal Council. One the last page: "Authorised by Mr. Stan Davey, General Secretary for Federal Council for Aboriginal Advancement". Undated.

Federal Council for the Advancement of Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders

7 reasons to support native title in Australia.

Leaflet, black type on pink paper, providing information on John Howard's 'Ten Point Plan' to make changes to the Native Title Act 1993 and listing seven reasons to support native title. Includes details of ANTaR contacts in each state and an invitation to attend the 'Together for Co-existence' festivals on 21 September 1997.

Australians for Native Title & Reconciliation

Native title: the key to rural development in Australia.

Leaflet, black type on yellow paper, produced by detailing seven successful cases of negotiated land use agreements between Traditional Owners and government bodies or corporate bodies, particularly mining companies, across Australia. Includes a photocopy of a 14 August 1997 article from The Canberra Times titled '$64b committed for minerals, in spite of Wik'.

Australians for Native Title & Reconciliation

Allegations of racism & prejudice practised by Townsville police against coloured folks of that city.

The first page contains an account of police interactions with members of the indigenous community on the night of New Year's Eve [1971] and early morning of New Year's Day [1972], detailing allegations of racism and prejudice on the part of the police in these interactions. The two remaining pages comprise a letter to the proprietor of the Terminus Hotel detailing a "prima facie case of racial discrimination", with the lack of reply to this noted on the second page.

Federal Council for the Advancement of Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders

Six steps to co-existence.

Half fold brochure with information about the Australian Government's proposed changes, referred to as the 'Ten Point Plan', to the Native Title Act as a result of the High Court Wik decision. Proposes an alternative plan of co-existence between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. Features a photograph taken in 1997 of Camila Cowley and Aurukun Elder Gladys Tybingoompa standing before the Sea of Hands outside Parliament House in Canberra.

Australians for Native Title & Reconciliation

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