Deshong, Michelle (2013) Indigenous political aspirations and the tides of change. Indigenous Law Bulletin, 8 (7). pp. 3-6.

PDF (Published Version) - Published Version Restricted to Repository staff only

Abstract

The past 12 months have emerged as a critical year for political engagement due in part to the complexity of a hung parliament, with both sides of politics seeking to present a firm stand on policy issues and claim legitimacy in their decision-making. It has been a year of unpredictability and significant political change, offering many challenges for parliament and the political leadership. Public debate on issues as diverse as the carbon tax, asylum seeker policy, Indigenous representation and gendered politics has been emotive and occasionally vituperative. This paper will examine the way gender and race debates may impact on the formal participation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women specifically within the current political landscape.

Item ID:	94612
Item Type:	Article (Research - C1)
ISSN:	1328-5475
Related URLs:	https://researchonline.jcu.edu.au/94605/
Copyright Information:	© University of New South Wales - Indigenous Law Centre.
Date Deposited:	12 Nov 2026 03:44
FoR Codes:	45 INDIGENOUS STUDIES > 4505 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, society and community > 450520 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander political participation and representation @ 100%
SEO Codes:	21 INDIGENOUS > 2101 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community services > 210199 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community services not elsewhere classified @ 100%
	More Statistics