Indigenous Recognition: Benefits and Entitlement | Q&A

Bill Thompson asked: After working and paying taxes for about 50 years, myself, I believe that no person living in Australia today should be entitled to any special benefit or recognition, which is based, not simply on need or achievement but rather, on their race, or how long their ancestors were here. What do you think?
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