June 2003 Volume 5, Issue 25

The June 2003 issue of the Indigenous Law Bulletin features a report on the government review of ATSIC, and special forums on Alcoholism and Chroming. The articles discuss which strategies are most effective in addressing substance abuse in Indigenous communities, and critique the current debates and approaches on substance abuse. Members of the Indigenous community write about the strategies they are using to address substance abuse in their communities. A casenote looks at oral evidence given in courts by Indigenous witnesses.

Research and reports     

The Government Review of ATSIC: An Overview
by Jackie Hartley

Special Forum on Alcoholism

Liquor Restrictions in Queensland Indigenous Communities
by Judy Spence MP

The Drink Without the Trouble: Hope for Our Future
by Kelly Barclay

Public Drunkenness in Townsville: The Way Forward
by Richard Hoolihan

Alcohol & Alice Springs: Meeting the Needs and Wishes of the Community
by Clive Rosewarne

Special Forum on Chroming     

Chroming: Child Protection Before Law Enforcement
by Simon Cleary

Wummuninji
by Alice Hughes

Chroming: Legislative Change and Practical Dilemmas
by Rowan Fairbairn and David Murray

Casenotes

Indigenous Oral Evidence
by Catherine Iorns

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