Indigenous-Aboriginal Party of Australia facts for kids
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Indigenous-Aboriginal Party
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| Abbreviation | Indigenous Party of Australia, IAPA |
| Convenor | Owen Whyman (Paakantyi, Malyangapa) |
| Founder | Owen Whyman |
| Founded | October 2020 |
| Registered | 29 November 2021 |
| Headquarters | Wilcannia, New South Wales |
| Membership (November 2021) |  2,050 |
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| Colours | Green, orange |
| House of Representatives |
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The Indigenous-Aboriginal Party of Australia is a political party in Australia. It is also known as the Indigenous Party of Australia. This party was started in Wilcannia, New South Wales. Its main goal is to help with issues facing Indigenous people. It also works to protect their rights and stop projects that might harm their traditional lands.
The party was formed in October 2020. It officially became a registered federal party on November 29, 2021. As of November 2021, the party had more than 2,000 members.
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What is the Indigenous-Aboriginal Party?
This political party focuses on important issues for Indigenous Australians. It aims to make sure their voices are heard in government. The party also works to protect their cultural heritage and lands.
Who Started the Party?
The party was founded by Uncle Owen Whyman. He is from the Paakantyi and Malyangapa Indigenous groups. The party welcomes both Indigenous and non-Indigenous people to join. However, all the main leaders and candidates for the party must be Indigenous.
What are the Party's Goals?
The main goals of the Indigenous-Aboriginal Party include:
- Protecting the rights of Indigenous people.
- Stopping new building projects that could damage native lands.
- Making sure Indigenous issues are addressed in Australian politics.
The Party in Elections
The Indigenous-Aboriginal Party has participated in elections. They aim to have their members elected to represent their communities.
Participation in the 2022 Federal Election
In the 2022 Australian federal election, the party had six candidates. Owen Whyman, the founder, ran for a seat in the Senate for New South Wales. The Senate is one of the two parts of the Australian Parliament.
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