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He also criticizes the current emphasis on more abstract issues like constitutional reforms and treaty negotiations, suggesting that such initiatives do not directly improve the day-to-day lives of Indigenous Australians. "They are not fixing the life of one Indigenous person," he asserts, advocating instead for tangible actions that generate economic growth and employment.
Why Is Money Not Leading to Results?
A recurring theme in Mundine’s critique is the question of money—specifically, where taxpayer dollars allocated for closing the gap are actually going. He points out that billions of dollars are funneled into Indigenous communities via federal, state, and local government programs, yet the expected results remain elusive.