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“It’s an accepted fact that all writers are crazy, even the normal ones are weird.”

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William Goldman is an American novelist born on August 12, 1931. His works are known for their humor, wit, and profound social insight, with notable titles including 'The Maltese Falcon' and 'The Shawshank Redemption'. more

“Most asylum seekers do get permanent visas, so the earlier they receive the appropriate help, the faster they will become part of the community. They'll get jobs and start paying taxes too. They will see Australia as a nation with a sense of care and concern. That's so important for a cohesive society. It helps build a sense of belonging. And in terms of common decency, it's what should be happening... For God's sake, this is Australia, people should be treated with decency and humanity.”

“Health economists have estimated that an injection of $250 million per year in Indigenous clinical care, and $50 million in preventative care, is required to provide services at the same level as for any other group with the health conditions of Indigenous Australians.”

Years Care Levels Millions Groups Conditions Economist Indigenous Clinicals Injection

Author:Malcolm Fraser

“Last year the National Sorry Day Committee consulted with stolen generations people in every State and Territory, and concluded that programmes set up in response to the Bringing Them Home Report are reaching only a small fraction of those they are intended to help.”

People Years States Helping Home Lasts Generations Response Sorry Reports Reaching Territory Last Year Committees Stolen Fractions Programmes

Author:Malcolm Fraser

“Maoris now own over half the commercial fishing industry in New Zealand.”

Half Industry Fishing New Zealand

Author:Malcolm Fraser

“Over 120 Aboriginal communities run their own health services - some have been doing so for 30 years. They struggle with difficult medical problems. They also try to deal with counselling, stolen generations issues, family relationships, violence, suicide prevention.”

“Solutions will not be found while Indigenous people are treated as victims for whom someone else must find solutions.”

People Found Solutions Victim Treated Indigenous Indigenous People

Author:Malcolm Fraser

“Sorry Day falls on the eve of Reconciliation Week, giving us the chance to ask whether we are making progress in the wider challenge of reconciling Indigenous and other Australians.”

Giving Fall Asks Challenges Chance Progress Week Sorry Indigenous Reconciliation

Author:Malcolm Fraser

“There are no quick fixes to Indigenous poverty and social disaster.”

Social Poverty Disaster Indigenous Quick Fixes

Author:Malcolm Fraser

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