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He calls for transparent audits of these funds, asking whether the money is actually being used effectively and whether it is producing the intended outcomes. "Why aren't we auditing where the money is going? Is it doing what it’s supposed to?" he questions. His concern is that the significant financial investment by Australian taxpayers is not translating into meaningful community improvements.
Legal and Cultural Initiatives: Red Herring or Real Solutions?
Mundine is highly skeptical about some current initiatives that focus more on cultural and legal symbolism rather than tangible improvements. For example, Victoria’s specialized courts and truth-telling commissions, while well-intentioned, are criticized for not addressing the immediate needs of Indigenous communities.