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In 1891 a ‘Slave Map of Modern Australia’ was printed in the British Anti-Slavery Reporter. Author provided

June 12, 2020

Was there slavery in Australia? Yes. It shouldn’t even be up for debate

Thalia Anthony, University of Technology Sydney and Stephen Gray, Monash University

Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s statement that ‘there was no slavery in Australia’ is at odds with the historical record.

Australia’s Aboriginal welfare problem of the 60s enabled widespread theft from Indigenous artists – including designs for the one dollar note. Reserve Bank of Australia.

March 22, 2016

‘Dollar Dave’ and the Reserve Bank: a tale of art, theft and human rights

Stephen Gray, Monash University

Australia’s original $1 note featured artwork taken without permission from Aboriginal artist, David Malangi. He was later given $1000, a medallion and a fishing kit, but archival evidence sheds new light on the affair.

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