Protests involving Aborigines last week prompt introspection and alarm in Australia . The Australian government has been accused of failing to protect the rights of Aborigines. Aborigines lag behind the overall population in terms of health , wealth and education . The news that one of Gillard 's media advisers was involved in informing the protesters about Abbott 's comments and presence in the restaurant with the prime minister only served to intensify the polemic . Some say indigenous Australians should n't be treated as disadvantaged group .
Protests involving Aborigines last week prompt introspection and alarm in Australia . The Australian government has been accused of failing to protect the rights of Aborigines. Aborigines lag behind the overall population in terms of health , wealth and education . Some say indigenous Australians should n't be treated as disadvantaged group .