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Craig Foster
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AM LLB Co-Chair, Australian Republic Movement • Aust Multicultural Council • 2023 NSW AOTY • Adjunct Professor, Sport & Social Responsibility
craigfoster.netJoined July 2009

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A massive congratulations to Sam Kerr on taking out the FWA Women's Footballer of the Year! And even better, it's for the second year running. The first ever back to back winner. Bring on the World Cup.
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Australia’s Third Act: Reconciled, Independent, Truly Multicultural. Manning Clark Lecture, ⁦⁩ with a cameo from the late George Rrurrambu/Burarrwanga with his powerful solo release: ‘Wake Up, Australia’ We are George, we are.
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Every Australian should be shocked and appalled by the use of extreme force against children detained in the Banksia Hill detention centre overnight. WA Premier Mark McGowan must act immediately to ensure the needs of kids in Banksia Hill are met. 🧵
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“If we have to go over to the British Museum and get back those artefacts that belong here, I'll personally come with you.. They should be here on display for everybody to see and be proud of our history." Yes, they should ⁦👏
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An important film will debut at the on June 11 that explores the meaning of that which most Australians take for granted, but which we have denied others, freedom. A film we all need to see. And the UK, having chosen a similar policy path. #freedomisbeautiful
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The upcoming referendum for an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice is our next great rite of passage. It will mark an important stage in the life of the nation, the coming together of an Australian peoples old and new.
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“There is a lot of valid criticism about the way that [anti-monarchy arrests] was handled.” Yasmin Poole, a spokesperson for the Australian Republic Movement, tells arrests of anti-monarchy protesters around the coronation is “very concerning.”
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“For our voice to be heard our homelands must be strong. For our homelands to be strong our voice must be heard” | Djambawa Marawili theguardian.com/australia-news
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Register for this Reform & Social Justice event. Emeritus Prof President will discuss the Commission's proposed model for an #AusHumanRightsAct It's time to legally recognise that #HumanRights are for everyone, all of the time #auslaw
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Join the ANU Law Reform and Social Justice program and @amnesty for a lecture on 24 May by @AusHumanRights President, Emeritus Prof @RosCroucher , who will discuss the proposed federal Human Rights Act model. Read what she has to say below and register: anulaw.info/4127zca
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Iranian people are no longer afraid of the government. A video that reached me from Isfahan shows that the police asking those holding a music concert in the street to stop playing and leave, but the people do not pay attention to the request and instead force the police to… Show more
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The majority of Australians have no interest in the coronation & want self-governance & an Australian Head of State. Could this be the final indignity? Join us as a member, and let’s get to work on an Australian-led future at: republic.org.au/join
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Well said Helen. ‘Rituals like the proposed oath are not intended to be neutral in their effect.. We should be affirming our democracy, celebrating our democratic system, not going along with rituals that symbolise the opposite.’
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ARM Co-Chair & I have written to Charles inviting him to enter into a relationship of equals with all Australians & join us on the path to self-governance & full independence. We also invite him to Australia. With appropriate terms, of course. #DemocracyNotMonarchy
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Will be thinking about Father Robert (Bob) John Maguire AM RFD today as he’s laid to rest in a State Funeral Service in Melb. One of the good guys, always prepared to assist anyone in need, he contributed to a more compassionate Australia. #RIP old mate.
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👏 LET'S START THE PROCESS. Co-Chair of the Australian Republic Movement Nova Peris has made a stand for justice, calling for King Charles to make "a formal apology and for a process of reparatory justice to commence".
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On the occasion of his coronation, organisations & leaders from 12 countries with Charles as Head of State call for: • formal apology for historical injustices; reparations; return of remains & artefacts. The Crown must confront its historical legacy. #DemocracyNotMonarchy
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