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Truth Telling inquiry: First Nations Research expert available for comment

Black Dog Institute < 1 mins read

Black Dog Institute has leading experts available to comment Queensland's Truth-Telling and Healing inquiry.

Dr Clinton Shultz - Gamilaroi/Gomeroi man and Director of First Nations Strategy and Partnerships, Head of First Nations Research at Black Dog Institute. Dr Shultz can comment on:

  • The impact of abandoning the Truth-Telling and Healing Commission
  • Consequences of repealing Path to Treaty Legislation
  • Increased stress from the "Adult Time for Adult Crime" agenda 
  • General effect on trust and relationships with the Government

For interviews, please contact Paige Pollard on 0455 100 277 or media@blackdog.org.au

 
 

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