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Tom Griffiths puts our history in more than 60,000 years of perspective

Professor Tom Griffiths on Australia's history from millions of years ago ...
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Can more ethical histories be written about early colonial expeditions? A new project seeks to do just that

Truth-telling is at the heart of a new research project we are currently leading ...
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Some more of our Frequently Asked Questions

What is meant by properly recognising …? What mechanisms would ensure …? Will having a Frontier Wars Gallery at the …?
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Three Nos at the Memorial make no sense at all

Divisions on the Australian War Memorial Council and political pressure are putting Memorial staff in a difficult …
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Why First Nations ‘ununiformed warriors’ qualify for the Australian War Memorial

Last year, chair of the Australian War Memorial Kim Beazley called for First Nations “guerilla campaigns” of the …
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How do we commemorate the New Zealand Wars?

How do we commemorate the New Zealand Wars? The history of Anzac Day can be a guide.
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New Year’s resolution for Minister Keogh: refresh the War Memorial Council

The Minister for Veterans' Affairs, Matt Keogh, should refresh the Council of the Australian War Memorial, which at …