as it is regarded as having colonialist connotations.

While the term "Indigenous Australians" has grown in popularity since the 1980s, many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples dislike it. They feel that it is too generic and removes their distinct clan and people identity. However, many people think that the term is useful and convenient, and can be used where appropriate.

In recent years, terms such as "First Nations", "First Peoples" and "First Australians" have become more

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