AustLit logo

AustLit

Issue Details: First known date: 2021... 2021 'Harrowing': Reactions To Australia's Shame In Incarceration Nation
The material on this page is available to AustLit subscribers. If you are a subscriber or are from a subscribing organisation, please log in to gain full access. To explore options for subscribing to this unique teaching, research, and publishing resource for Australian culture and storytelling, please contact us or find out more.

AbstractHistoryArchive Description

'WARNING: This article contains content that may be distressing to some readers. 

An examination of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples experience of the justice system in this country was always going to be intense. 

Last night, Incarceration Nation, a documentary exploring the dark history of Australia's punitive approach to First Nations people, and its modern day results, had viewers shocked. 

#IncacerationNation was one of the highest trending hashtags in the country last night, hitting no. 5 at its peak, just below #TheVoiceAU. 

Take a look at some of the reactions below. '


 
Last amended 13 Sep 2021 13:21:16
Review of:
Newspapers:
    Powered by Trove
    X