Australia’s $5 note, which has borne the face of Queen Elizabeth II since 1992, will be redesigned to reflect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s connection to country and the overturning of terra nullius – a foundational moment in the fight for land rights.
Is putting the images of conquered people on the currency of the society we replaced them with really a sign of respect?
Yes.
Hey we’re sorry about the referendum, here’s a picture on a fiver instead.
your so right we should only have the conquerers on it.
That’s not what I said ya stupid flog. I reckon native plants and animals would be best.