WA Aboriginal Stolen Wages Petition

The Kimberley Aboriginal community expressed deep concern about the Stolen Wages Reparation Scheme, open from 6 March to 30 November 2012. They respectfully request that the Legislative Council ensure the establishment of a transparent, high level process, which fully consults with Aboriginal people affected, to review the operation and outcomes of the Scheme, including:

  1. how the Scheme related to the experiences and expectations of Aboriginal people,
  2. whether the Scheme was adequately promoted,
  3. the effects of limiting the Scheme to those born before 1958 who were still alive,
  4. the effects of limiting the Scheme to selected missions and hostels and excluding reserves, pastoral stations and other locations where income was withheld,
  5. the adequacy of the maximum payment of $2,000,
  6. whether the operation and outcomes of the Scheme achieved justice and resolution,

and, to report these findings to the people of WA.

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