cannibal.horse
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Generally members of the legislature/executive/judiciary come from the upper middle class and have a strong professional background, particually in the law. Because Aboriginals do not make up a significant proportion of that class, the chances of an aboriginal presence in government is slim.
Also I think the Westminster discourages parties taking a risk with an indigenous candidate. Only the right wingers/old people/dumb shits really give a shit about the race/gender/ sexuality of a politician, whereas the more liberal public couldn't be more apathetic. As such political parties tend to cater for the former in order to get the best of both worlds.
Also I think the Westminster discourages parties taking a risk with an indigenous candidate. Only the right wingers/old people/dumb shits really give a shit about the race/gender/ sexuality of a politician, whereas the more liberal public couldn't be more apathetic. As such political parties tend to cater for the former in order to get the best of both worlds.
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