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The government is well behind on Closing the Gap. This is why we needed a Voice to Parliament

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Martedì, Febbraio 13, 2024
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Another year, and another Closing the Gap report comes before the parliament and the Australian people.

Key Points: 
  • Another year, and another Closing the Gap report comes before the parliament and the Australian people.
  • The 2024 Closing the Gap report is the first since Australians resoundingly rejected the proposal to enshrine a First Nations Voice to Parliament in the Constitution.
  • With that in mind, it’s unsurprising that in this year’s Closing the Gap report, the government outlines that just four of the 19 targets are on track to be bridged.
  • It’s also committed to building remote training hubs and improving community wifi services for around 20 remote communities.

‘What’s next?’ is the wrong question to ask

  • This question has become a staple of pundits and commentators trying to look smart following a referendum process during which they fundamentally failed on the civics, the politics and the journalism of Indigenous issues.
  • Before we ask about what comes next though, we must ask what has come already, and whether efforts at closing the gap over the past three years, since the agreement was overhauled by the Morrison government, have worked.
  • The Agreement requires government decision-makers to accept that they do not know what is best for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Closing the Gap in 2024

  • The one thing to understand about the gap in outcomes between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples is that it is not something that ever needed be this way.
  • As the Productivity Commission found, “it is a direct result of the ways in which governments have used their power over many decades”.
  • There is also the National Skills Agreement, which includes a dedicated stream of funding for closing the gap to support community-controlled registered training organisations.
  • Also, next time you run into one of the many MPs and shadow ministers who campaigned against a Voice to Parliament, ask them what their plan is to close the gap and empower Indigenous peoples and communities.


James Blackwell is a Member of the Uluru Dialogue at UNSW.

New commissioner will focus on vexed issue of Indigenous children in out-of-home care

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Martedì, Febbraio 13, 2024
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A national commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children will be established by the Albanese government, an initiative long sought by Indigenous advocates.

Key Points: 
  • A national commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children will be established by the Albanese government, an initiative long sought by Indigenous advocates.
  • The commissioner will especially focus on the vexed issue of the high proportion of children in out-of-home care.
  • Indigenous children are almost 11 times more likely to be in out-of-home care than non-Indigenous children.
  • The Commissioner will address the unacceptable rates of out-of-home care.

Boy Scouts of America Selects Roger Krone as New President and Chief Executive Officer

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Venerdì, Novembre 3, 2023
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IRVING, Texas, Nov. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following an extensive selection process, the Boy Scouts of America has chosen Roger A. Krone to serve as its next President and Chief Executive Officer.

Key Points: 
  • IRVING, Texas, Nov. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following an extensive selection process, the Boy Scouts of America has chosen Roger A. Krone to serve as its next President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • "As a life-long Scout, the opportunity to lead the Scouting movement represents the perfect capstone to a long and fruitful career and a chance to give back," said Krone.
  • In late October, the Chief Scout Executive Selection Committee unanimously selected Krone to present to the BSA's National Executive Committee and National Board.
  • "Leading the restructuring process was exceptionally challenging, and Roger demonstrated unwavering determination and resolve throughout.

Mounties in crisis: The systemic failure to address sexual abuse within the RCMP

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Giovedì, Luglio 13, 2023
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The RCMP has a problem when it comes to sexual abuse within the ranks — and it apparently lacks the ability to deal with it.

Key Points: 
  • The RCMP has a problem when it comes to sexual abuse within the ranks — and it apparently lacks the ability to deal with it.
  • Only 325 cases have been resolved, indicating serious process issues within the ICHR.

Complainants await justice

    • Plagued with delays and questionable decisions, the ICHR has left many complainants in limbo, creating uncertainty and a further loss of confidence.
    • Mountie Nicole Patapoff has sought a federal court judicial review challenging the ICHR’s denial of her harassment complaint.
    • The ICHR later told Patapoff that the person who investigated her complaint was removed from the list of approved investigators.

Culture of silence

    • The RCMP’s culture has been marked by a reluctance to acknowledge and address these issues, resulting in fear and silence among the rank and file.
    • This culture of silence negatively impacts the mental health and well-being of its members — not to mention public trust.
    • Read more:
      The 'blue wall' of silence allows bullying, sexual abuse and violence to infect police forces

      The RCMP is not alone.

Inability to handle misconduct

    • The RCMP’s ICHR, despite its claim that it’s a “centralized, independent unit,” lacks a real arms-length distance, authority and oversight to make meaningful change.
    • In addition to perpetuating systemic abuse, this flawed system of oversight further tarnishes the RCMP’s reputation.
    • Urgent, meaningful action is required, including delegating investigative and discipline authority far removed from the RCMP’s chain of command.

Reform urgently required

    • This could help avoid tragic outcomes and help ensure truly independent — and timely — investigations of misconduct complaints.
    • As Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Theresa Tam is mandated with addressing public health-related issues impacting Canadians.
    • The RCMP’s ongoing issues with systemic misconduct and harassment and its inability to police itself necessitate immediate, bold and systemic measures.

Malta Police Deploys Motorola Solutions’ Body-Worn Cameras to All Frontline Officers

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Mercoledì, Giugno 2, 2021
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Motorola Solutions today announced that Malta Police Force has deployed Motorola Solutions VB400 body-worn cameras to all frontline officers across the Republic of Malta.

Key Points: 
  • Motorola Solutions today announced that Malta Police Force has deployed Motorola Solutions VB400 body-worn cameras to all frontline officers across the Republic of Malta.
  • The roll out is part of Malta Police Forces transformation strategy which aims to modernize the police force while increasing trust and transparency with the community.
  • Every day, these body-worn cameras will capture evidence, deliver transparency and increase the efficiency of our workflows, said Malta Police Commissioner Angelo Gaf.
  • Motorola Solutions VB400 body-worn cameras are widely adopted by frontline emergency teams including the National Police in France, Belgium Police, Romanian Police, Romanian Border Police and multiple police forces across the U.K..
    Motorola Solutions is a global leader in mission-critical communications and analytics.

Kevin Davis, Former Baltimore Police Commissioner Appointed as Armored Things, Chief Security Officer

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Giovedì, Febbraio 21, 2019
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BOSTON, Feb. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Armored Things, a leader in physical security & operations technologies, announced today that it has appointed Kevin Davis as the new Chief Security Officer.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, Feb. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Armored Things, a leader in physical security & operations technologies, announced today that it has appointed Kevin Davis as the new Chief Security Officer.
  • As the Chief Security Officer at Armored Things, Kevin will be responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of Armored Things' security solutions.
  • Prior to joining Armored Things, Kevin led the Baltimore Police Department as its 39th Police Commissioner.
  • His experience includes serving as the Police Chief for the Anne Arundel County, Maryland Police Department and Assistant Police Chief for the Prince George's County, Maryland Police Department.