Always Was, Always Will Be by Aunty Fay Muir & Sue Lawson (Hard Back)

“Always Was, Always Will Be” chronicles the enduring struggle for justice among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, spanning from the inaugural protest in 1938 to contemporary movements. From the Day of Mourning to the Pilbara Strike and fights for voting rights, each protest signifies a step forward in the battle for recognition and self-determination. This book offers a poignant exploration of iconic First Peoples’ protests over two centuries, honoring the resilience and courage of Indigenous communities in their ongoing defense of land rights and pursuit of justice.

About the Author

Aunty Fay Muir is a senior Boon Wurrung and Wamba Wamba Elder, First Nations community leader and Koori Court Elder. She is a Language Specialist, working as a prison educator in First Nations languages and is a creative language revival consultant and collaborator.

Award-winning Australian author Sue Lawson writes books for children and young adults. Her books include The Biscuit Maker, illustrated by Liz Anelli and young adult novels Freedom Ride, shortlisted for the Children’s Book Council of Australia Book of the Year and the NSW and WA Premier’s Literary Awards, and Pan’s Whisper, which won the Australian Family Therapist Award and was shortlisted for the Prime Minister’s Literary Award.

ISBN: 9781922777614