{"product_id":"always-was-always-will-be-the-campaign-for-justice-and-recognition-continues-by-thomas-mayo","title":"Always Was, Always Will Be: The Campaign for Justice and Recognition Continues by Thomas Mayo","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlways Was, Always Will Be\u003c\/i\u003e, bestselling author Thomas Mayo investigates 'what's next?' for reconciliation and justice in Australia after the failed October 2023 Voice to Parliament referendum.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince the referendum, supporters and volunteers have been asking for guidance as to how to continue to support Indigenous recognition. Mayo, a leader of the Yes 23 campaign and co-author of the bestselling\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Voice to Parliament Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e, has penned a new book to answer that question.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlways Was, Always Will Be\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis essential reading for those people who want to keep the positive momentum going and the number of allies growing. It's for Indigenous and non-Indigenous people who are ready to do everything they can to close the gap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn writing the book Mayo said: 'The book starts with the ingredients for hope, it will cover the lessons from the past, and ultimately,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlways Was, Always Will Be\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis about the future we want to see - one where there is justice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the thousands of people who have been feeling sad, empty and powerless since last October,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlways Was, Always Will Be\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eaims to be a positive rallying cry. This book will map the path toward next steps on how to create a fairer Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor Biography:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003eThomas Mayo\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a Kaurareg Aboriginal and Kalkalgal, Erubamle Torres Strait Islander man. He is the National Indigenous Officer of the MUA. Thomas is a signatory of the Uluru Statement from the Heart and has been a leading advocate since its inception in May 2017. He is the Chairperson of the Northern Territory Indigenous Labor Network, advises the Diversity Council of Australia and the From the Heart campaign, and is an executive member of the Northern Territory Trades and Labour Council. Thomas has previously written five books published by Hardie Grant, and has articles and essays published in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Guardian\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eGriffith Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eSydney Morning Herald\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H \u003cspan\u003e198mm x W 128mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781741179279\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Western Australian Museum Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51118751350951,"sku":"9781741179279","price":22.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0505\/6521\/8471\/files\/441259ea-eac5-4330-a70b-b1760183dd08_760_1200.jpg?v=1786348666","url":"https:\/\/store.museum.wa.gov.au\/products\/always-was-always-will-be-the-campaign-for-justice-and-recognition-continues-by-thomas-mayo","provider":"Western Australian Museum Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}