Celeste Liddle
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Past articles by Celeste:
Intra-family racism belies reconciliation in Australia
It's hard enough dealing with racist attitudes within our country, but when they come from within one's own family the impact is more painful. → Read More
Australia's racism: Changing the anthem won't cut it
Until the mainstream stops demanding that Aboriginal people be proud, on its terms, then nothing is going to change, as evidenced by this article written five years ago. → Read More
Australia still turns a blind eye to Aboriginal people dying in police custody
Solidarity with US protesters following George Floyd’s death is important but Australia also needs to address its own racism → Read More
White Australia: Posing for photos, ignoring Aboriginal rights
For most politicians and the media, listening to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is an outward performance. → Read More
Why Ken Wyatt's appointment is not a victory for Indigenous Australians
Many hope an Indigenous person in the Ministry for Indigenous Australians will be an advocate, but the opposite may be true, writes Celeste Liddle. → Read More
The unique circumstance of Australian racism
The media's continual call for Aboriginal people to counteract the most basic forms of racism suggests its vested interest in propagating this racism. → Read More
The Morrison Government: A reflection of the Howard years
With the recent turn of Parliamentary events, Australia's darker aspects of political history seem a little brighter, writes Celeste Liddle → Read More
Trevor Noah owes Indigenous women an apology —
Racially and sexually objectifying Aboriginal women reflects a long practice in Australia and abroad. → Read More
Maimed but not dead: Is an Aboriginal rose a rose by any other name?
Through massacres, stolen generations and ongoing whitewashing, the gift of Aboriginal language continues to be desecrated. → Read More
It shouldn't have taken a survey to move the Hottest 100 from Invasion Day
Triple J has made a good decision and I look forward to hearing to the 2018 countdown. But it’s a missed opportunity → Read More
Intersectionality? Not while feminists participate in pile-ons
Mainstream feminism cannot comprehend that racism and sexism are not experienced separately but simultaneously → Read More
Aboriginal history is 'cultural vandalism'? Then I’ll proudly wear my Aboriginal flag-starred beret
A cartoon designed to vilify the decision made by Darebin council somewhat backfired. Can we now stop pretending that Indigenous history doesn’t exist? → Read More
Is global feminism really ready to strike this International Women's Day?
Women in more than 30 countries are set to participate in 'A Day Without A Woman' on Wednesday. But can it really be pulled off? → Read More
From Quebec to Melbourne, we need to stop ignoring the radicalisation of white men
How many more mass killings need to take place before the views of fascists and white supremacists are recognised as the threat they truly are? → Read More
How to show solidarity with Indigenous Australians this Invasion Day
Celeste Liddle on the things you can do to not erase the views, history and struggle of Indigenous people on this national holiday. → Read More
Why First Contact was a ratings opportunity for SBS and a bonanza for bigots
If there is one thing Australia needs more of, it's bigots telling us all about Aboriginal people on TV. → Read More
Hate speech by another name: Why the term 'alt-right' should not be legitimised
To frame hate speech as a mere alternative stream of political philosophy is not only dangerous, but it is not remotely conducive to a cohesive and accepting society. → Read More
Unlike most Australians, I'm finding it hard to care about the US election
The fascination with the American political scene is a constant in this country. → Read More
Australia could learn a lot if it actually listened to Indigenous women on domestic violence
Contrary to comments in the media this week, Aboriginal women and feminists have long spoken and acted out on this issue. → Read More
It's time to dispel the myth that women's choices cause the gender pay gap
Every year when Equal Pay Day rolls around, we see the same tired arguments trotted out in a bid to discredit the idea that there is a legitimate pay gap between men and women. → Read More