RSL bans Aboriginal culture on ANZAC Day
GREAT NEWS: RSL WA have announced that the Aboriginal flag and Welcome to Country ceremonies will now be allowed on Anzac Day and Remembrance Day!
Thousands of ordinary people around the country called on the RSL to change their rules and we won. This is a giant win for people power!
"No Welcome to Country and/or Acknowledgement of Country ceremonies".
That's one of the new rules implemented by the WA branch of the RSL for ANZAC day and Remembrance Day this year.
On top of that, WA RSL's will be banned from flying the Aboriginal flag on either day.
It's an outrageous, divisive and racist move.
Thousands of ordinary people around the country called on the RSL to change their rules and we won. This is a giant win for people power!
"No Welcome to Country and/or Acknowledgement of Country ceremonies".
That's one of the new rules implemented by the WA branch of the RSL for ANZAC day and Remembrance Day this year.
On top of that, WA RSL's will be banned from flying the Aboriginal flag on either day.
It's an outrageous, divisive and racist move.
During both World Wars, First Nations people fought to protect Australia. And when they returned home, instead of being honoured, they had to keep fighting for recognition of their service from the RSL and the government.
Not only do these rules disrespect the memory of Aboriginal veterans and those who died while serving, but they perpetuate racism against Aboriginal people and the erasure of our history.
The RSL owes Aboriginal people the same recognition as other soldiers for the sacrifice they made. The discrimination they faced is a national shame – and that means backtracking on this racist policy. Anzac Day is just two months away, if thousands of us call this policy out, they'll be forced to act.
Sign the petition to stop the RSL banning Aboriginal culture. First Nations culture and history is part of this nation's history it cannot be banned.
Not only do these rules disrespect the memory of Aboriginal veterans and those who died while serving, but they perpetuate racism against Aboriginal people and the erasure of our history.
The RSL owes Aboriginal people the same recognition as other soldiers for the sacrifice they made. The discrimination they faced is a national shame – and that means backtracking on this racist policy. Anzac Day is just two months away, if thousands of us call this policy out, they'll be forced to act.
Sign the petition to stop the RSL banning Aboriginal culture. First Nations culture and history is part of this nation's history it cannot be banned.
SIGN THE PETITION
To Greg Melick, RSL National President
Banning Welcome to Country, Acknowledgement of Country ceremonies and the flying of Aboriginal flags on ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day in WA is a racist, divisive move.
We call on RSL to throw out this policy immediately – we must embrace First Nations culture and history.
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