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Kunoth-Monks announced as First Nations Political Party candidate by Kathryn Gilbey
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ustralia’s First Nations Political Party proudly announces the pre-selection of two candidates in the upcoming Northern Territory elections: - Rosalie Kunoth Monks OAM for the Senate. - Kenneth Lechleitner for the seat of Lingiari in the House of Representatives. Both of these candidates are excellent representatives of the party’s philosophies of inclusiveness and justice for all Territorians. Social justice and a safeguarding of all cultures through mutual respect underpin all our policies. Rosalie is a well known leader and Territory trailblazer. She was the star of Jedda and has been a tireless campaigner throughout her life for rights and recognition.
Rosalie Kunoth Monks
Kenneth is a family man who places family values first as a cross cultural consultant and accredited interpreter, being a fluent speaker of Anmatjere, Western Aranda, Warlpiri and English. Rosalie Kunoth Monks adds “that it is about working together with compassion to achieve equal rights for everyone.”
Kenneth Lechleitner
It’s time to give a voice to all Territorians! Vote 1 Rosalie Kunoth Monks for the Senate. Vote 1 Ken Lechleitner for the seat of Lingiari. We are inclusive through our culture and together we can create a new culture for all Australians to become the new tribal voice.
Policy positions for Australia’s First Nations Political Party 1. Roll back the effects of the intervention
Return control to Northern Territory communities to prioritise their own agendas, bring back the permit system, re instate all full benefits and abolish compulsory basic cards, introduce a voluntary system similar to the Arnhem Land Progress Association’s food card. Re- direct the $109 million dollars spent in Canberra on managing basic cards to housing and amenities for Northern Territory remote communities. 2. Treaties
Recognise First Nations
people rightful place in our traditional countries and establish a process for individual nations and traditional owners to negotiate specific treaties directly with the Government. 3. Caring for Country
Privileging traditional methods of caring for our environment by maintaining culture, language and ceremony in order to keep the country strong and our food and water sources secure. We are opposed to the plan to house nuclear waste at Muckaty Station and insist on an alternative solution. Earthquakes and earth
tremors do not mix with nuclear waste. Working together as a nation to actively reduce our carbon emissions as part of our global responsibility. 4. Cultural diversity
We stand for inclusiveness and celebrate cultural diversity in its many forms, this includes having compassion towards people seeking asylum in this country and other cultures already here. That we celebrate our cultural diversity, multiple heritages and shared responsibilities by embracing traditional and
contemporary cultures and values. 5. Economic development
That the Aboriginal Benefits Account be handed over to the Territory and administered by First Nations organisations for community purposes and business development opportunities for community groups, and individuals. Create genuine opportunities for economic development through joint business ventures that are based on relationships, mutual respect and joint reciprocity.
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