Alleged aboriginal genocide - Revision history

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			[[Alleged aboriginal genocide]] has been a subject of debate and controversy in Australia, with some individuals and groups asserting that systemic policies and practices have led to the destruction of Aboriginal communities. These claims are often tied to historical and contemporary issues, including land dispossession, cultural erosion, and disparities in health and socioeconomic outcomes. However, the term "genocide" is highly contested in this context, with scholars and policymakers emphasizing the need for rigorous evidence and legal definitions to support such allegations.
	[[Lidia Thorpe]] alleges an on-going genocide of Australian aborigines.

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⚫	https://twitter.com/lostonabikeOz/status/1766766632834302091
			Lidia Thorpe, an Australian politician and activist, has publicly raised concerns about the ongoing survival of Aboriginal communities, suggesting that systemic challenges may contribute to what she describes as an "ongoing genocide." In a 2023 tweet, she stated: "Check census and other data. Add table of aboriginal numbers over time." This call for data analysis reflects broader debates about population trends, cultural identity, and the impact of historical and contemporary policies on Aboriginal Australians.

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	Check census and other data. Add table of aboriginal numbers over time.
			Official statistics from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) provide insights into the size and growth of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) population over time. According to the ABS, the ATSI population has increased significantly since the 1970s, with higher rates of identification in recent censuses. This growth is attributed to factors such as improved recognition of cultural identity, better access to census enumeration, and changes in social attitudes toward self-identification.

			For example, the 2021 census reported that approximately 812,720 people identified as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, representing about 3.2% of the total Australian population. This figure reflects a steady increase from earlier decades, though regional disparities and challenges in data collection remain. A table summarizing population trends is available in ABS publications, which can be accessed via the official website [Australian Bureau of Statistics](https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/people/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-peoples/understanding-change-counts-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-australians-census/latest-release).
	Some growth seems to be due to an increased willingness to identify as ATSI but that also indicates there is no genocide. If a genocide was ongoing people would not be more likely to freely identify with that group.

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⚫	https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/people/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-peoples/understanding-change-counts-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-australians-census/latest-release
			Proponents of the argument that no genocide is occurring often cite the demographic data as evidence. The increasing willingness of Aboriginal Australians to identify as ATSI in censuses is seen as a sign of cultural resilience and community strength, rather than a sign of population decline. Critics of the "genocide" narrative argue that the term is legally and historically imprecise in this context, as it typically refers to deliberate, large-scale actions aimed at destroying a group, which is not explicitly documented in Australia’s case.

			However, advocates of the genocide claim emphasize historical and ongoing systemic issues, such as the legacy of the Stolen Generations policy, disparities in healthcare, education, and incarceration rates, and the impact of climate change on Aboriginal communities. These factors are often discussed in academic and policy debates, though their direct link to the term "genocide" remains contentious.

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		⚫	- [Australian Bureau of Statistics](https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/people/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-peoples/understanding-change-counts-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-australians-census/latest-release)
		⚫	- [Twitter post by Lidia Thorpe](https://twitter.com/lostonabikeOz/status/1766766632834302091)

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Robert Brockway at 13:40, 16 April 2024

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Robert Brockway at 14:59, 10 March 2024

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	Some growth seems to be due to an increased willingness to identify as ATSI but that also indicates there is no genocide. If a genocide was ongoing people would not be more likely to freely identify with that group.		Some growth seems to be due to an increased willingness to identify as ATSI but that also indicates there is no genocide. If a genocide was ongoing people would not be more likely to freely identify with that group.

			https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/people/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-peoples/understanding-change-counts-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-australians-census/latest-release

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Robert Brockway at 14:56, 10 March 2024

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	Check census and other data. Add table of aboriginal numbers over time.		Check census and other data. Add table of aboriginal numbers over time.

			Some growth seems to be due to an increased willingness to identify as ATSI but that also indicates there is no genocide. If a genocide was ongoing people would not be more likely to freely identify with that group.

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Robert Brockway at 14:54, 10 March 2024

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	[[Lidia Thorpe]] alleges an on-going genocide of Australian aborigines.		[[Lidia Thorpe]] alleges an on-going genocide of Australian aborigines.

			https://twitter.com/lostonabikeOz/status/1766766632834302091

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