Talk:History of Australia
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Guideline for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples terminology Be conscious of the unique, diverse and distinct identities of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and understand the use of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is as a collective name. Collective names used to describe Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples:
Although "Indigenous Australians" is in common use, and is used to encompass both Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people, many First Nations Australians feel the term diminishes their identity and should be avoided; however, where the word "Indigenous" forms part of an acronym to describe entities, organisations, or government departments the use is acceptable. When used, the words Indigenous, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, First Nations, First Peoples, and First Australians are capitalised. Note: Never use the collective name "Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander" peoples as it misrepresents the identity of Torres Strait Islander peoples as not being the original inhabitants of islands in the Torres Strait. Self-identifying terms:
This is not an exhaustive list Language that can be discriminatory or offensive and should be avoided:
This is not an exhaustive list Note: It is acceptable to use abbreviations in your communications when they form part of an acronym, a web address or an organisation (e.g. AIATSIS, NAIDOC, www.atsi.org.au). Using an acronym or abbreviation to describe a race of people can be offensive and discriminatory. For further information, please refer to: Terminology can change over time and, where possible, it is best practice to find out what the preferred term is from the respective Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander group or individual you are referring to. For further guidance, please see the Australian Government Style Guide |
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Indigenous prehistory
editHello all
I have summarised the content and moved some excessive detail to the article Prehistory of Australia. I have rationalised the citations concentrating on scholarly works by experts in the field. The result is a significant reduction in word count which is consistent with the need to reduce the length of the article which is excessive by the standard outlined in policy.
Happy to discuss Aemilius Adolphin (talk) 09:57, 29 June 2024 (UTC)
Social development 1960s to present
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I have summarised the content and moved some excessive detail to the article History of Indigenous Australians. The result is a significant reduction in word count which is consistent with the need to reduce the length of the article which is excessive by the standard outlined in policy.
Happy to discuss Aemilius Adolphin (talk) 05:54, 30 June 2024 (UTC)
21st century politics
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I have trimmed the sections on 21st century Australian governments of excessive detail and flabby wording in accordance with the need to reduce the size of the article within the limits recommended by policy. The history of these governments are already covered in detail in the main articles on each government. There is also an issue of lack of balance in the space devoted to the 21st century compared with the previous two centuries of Australin history.
Happy to discuss. Aemilius Adolphin (talk) 11:22, 2 July 2024 (UTC)
Historiography split
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I have summarised the historiography section and split the rest to a new article Historiography of Australia. This should help the quest to get this article down to a size consistent with the recommendations in policy.
Happy to discuss Aemilius Adolphin (talk) 06:01, 3 July 2024 (UTC)
Early European exploration and colonisation
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I have summarised the content and moved some excessive detail to the main articles on European exploration of Australia and History of Australia (1788-1850). This is consistent with the need to reduce the article size in accordance with relevant policy.
Happy to discuss. Aemilius Adolphin (talk) 03:39, 5 July 2024 (UTC)
- One reason the theory of Portuguese discovery was included here - despite the fact it is just a theory - is the irregular but persistent media reports that pop up - usually announcing some find or new book is about to "rewrite Australian History". Things have been quiet recently it's true. I have no problem not including it but I wouldn't be surprised if it's added in again soon by a helpful soul. See also Portuguese Wikipedia's entry. Nickm57 (talk) 10:26, 5 July 2024 (UTC)