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It's a Glorious Day - QCAT Confirms My Aboriginal Identity
By Brian AJ Newman, LLB Principal Employment and Human Rights Advocate9 October 2026 Today, the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal delivered its decision in Newman v Mye, proceeding ADL043-24. The referral was dismissed. However, one of the central factual issues in the proceeding was resolved clearly and expressly in my favour: The Tribunal found that I am Aboriginal. The Tribunal stated: “The evidence before the Tribunal established on the balance of probabilities
Brian AJ Newman LLB
4 hours ago7 min read


TWO DAYS OLD ON THE BAR: MY CONNECTION TO THE PALLY PUB
TWO DAYS OLD ON THE BAR: MY CONNECTION TO THE PALLY PUB
Brian AJ Newman LLB
4 hours ago8 min read


LULU — HIDDEN, NOT LOST - The Anaiwan ancestor at the beginning of my family story
LULU — HIDDEN, NOT LOST - The Anaiwan ancestor at the beginning of my family story
Brian AJ Newman LLB
Sep 248 min read


When a Disputed Charge Turns Into a Threat to Your Tenancy: What You Can Do
When a Disputed Charge Turns Into a Threat to Your Tenancy: What You Can Do
Brian AJ Newman LLB
Sep 236 min read


HIDDEN NO MORE — FOLLOW-UP Frank and Jack Duval: the records behind the family story
HIDDEN NO MORE — FOLLOW-UP Frank and Jack Duval: the records behind the family story
Brian AJ Newman LLB
Sep 1616 min read


HIDDEN NO MORE — THE FACE OF THE NATION HAS A NAME Gwoja Tjungurrayi, Coniston and the extraordinary life hidden behind “One Pound Jimmy”
HIDDEN NO MORE — THE FACE OF THE NATION HAS A NAME Gwoja Tjungurrayi, Coniston and the extraordinary life hidden behind “One Pound Jimmy”
Brian AJ Newman LLB
Sep 1013 min read
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