Cartoons can provide consise and incisive commentary on contemporary issues and, as such, they provide an intriguing historical perspective on our attitudes to an issue over time.

From the days of "Terra nullius" Europeans have had a troubled and often discordant relationship with the Australian Aborigines. Gary Foley, a long term activist for Aboriginal rights has compiled a comprehensive collection of cartoons depicting the changing (or perhaps not) view of aboriginals in the mainstream Australian media. Click here to see them all