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Shortlist

2008 Australian Human Rights Commission Photo Competition

'Dignity and justice for all of us'


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Shortlist for 18 and above

Photographer: Belinda Mason

Title: Charlie Djordila and Son Johno

Charlie Djordila and Son Johno by Belinda Mason. Toddler watching father on laptop in country setting

Comments:

Charlie lived in remote Arnhem Land in Maningrida. His life long goal was to see independent Indigenous Governance for his people. Hopefully his young son will see this in his lifetime. He lived in both worlds, never losing his identify and culture as an Indigenous Australian.