I can't comment directly on John Howard's plan to stomp into aboriginal communities, following a report on sexual abuse, but here's some thoughts on it anyhoo.

The quick summary: a health audit found that sexual abuse of children in Aboriginal communities is endemic. Howard started by banning alcohol and pornography, and has since sent the army and police in. (Note: it's election year. He has to call an election sometime between now and November, and he's currently trailing badly in the polls.)

Two different views from the media, first from Germaine Greer in the Guardian. Howard is undertaking 'a new crusade' -