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Torres Strait Islanders have been pushing for greater autonomy since the 1940s. The Howard Government commissioned a House of Representatives Standing Committees to look into the matter. Their report, presented in August 1997, contained 25 recommendations and stated that 'autonomy for Torres Strait Islanders must grow from consultation with Torres Strait Islanders'. This documentary encompasses a range of views from Island leaders on whether autonomy is a good idea and what form it might take. I

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Crew

Director
Jacqui Sykes
Writers
Jacqui Sykes
Producer
Jacqui Sykes
Executive Producers
Llew Cleaver

Production Details

Production Completion
1997
Genre
History and national identity
Production Company
SBS