The U.S. wants to keep any sort of climate
reparation scheme part of a non-binding pledge by rich countries to give to poor countries for global warming mitigation.
«It's been heartening to see a number of
reparations schemes in states and...
In the lead up to the Apology anniversary, Opposition Leader Bill Shorten announced a Labor government would introduce
a reparations scheme, along with a funeral fund, for Stolen Generations members not covered by state schemes.
And here is her call yesterday for a national
reparations scheme for members of the Stolen Generations, while this new interactive website provides resources to help teachers and students learn about the Stolen Generations.
Recommendation 11: The Australian Government encourage state and territory governments to consult with Indigenous peoples about the need to establish or re-establish stolen wages
reparations schemes.
«It's been heartening to see a number of
reparations schemes in states and territories around the country, but a national scheme is vital to ensuring that members of the Stolen Generations have access to financial redress for the harm they have suffered.
These matters, along with the establishment of a variety of Stolen Wages
reparation schemes are considered in chapter 2, including the need for a human rights and evidenced based approach to economic participation.
Among its 35 recommendations, the «Unfinished Business» Report recommends the establishment of a financial
reparations scheme developed in consultation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Since this time, significant achievements have been made which are positive signs that Australia is examining injustices of the past: The Apology, the bridge walks, the Closing the Gap framework, native title and Stolen Generations
reparations schemes.
Commissioner Oscar commended jurisdictions that have introduced
reparation schemes, but re-iterated her call for a national scheme.
Not exact matches
Its whole
scheme of history is built around the concept of «indemnity» — that is, around humanity's struggle to fulfill its portion of
reparation for the Fall.
Aside from the National Apology and the establishment of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Healing Foundation, many of the other recommendations for
reparation remain largely outstanding, including the establishment of compensation payment
schemes for the Stolen Generations and their families.
A national compensation
scheme to make financial
reparations to the Stolen Generations is long overdue.