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First Nations MP resigns, condemning laws as harmful to Indigenous communities

19 Ağustos 2026The Guardian

Yolŋu independent MP Yiŋiya Guyula has resigned from the Northern Territory parliament, condemning the Country Liberal Party for enacting laws he describes as 'dehumanising, oppressing and destroying' Indigenous communities. He claims these actions contribute to a cultural breakdown that resembles a 'slow genocide'.
Guyula, who represents the Djambarrpuyŋu clan, has served as the independent member for Nhulunbuy since 2016.
The resignation comes amid a broader discourse on Indigenous rights and governance in Australia, particularly in the Northern Territory, where historical injustices continue to affect Indigenous communities. The Country Liberal Party's policies have faced criticism for their impact on social and cultural structures…
Guyula's resignation highlights the ongoing tensions between Indigenous representatives and government policies that are perceived as harmful. His use of the term 'slow genocide' underscores the gravity of his accusations, suggesting that the impact of such laws extends beyond immediate effects to threaten the very…

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