'WE WANT THIS PROTEST TO GO NATIONAL FOR OUR MISSING LOVED ONES": THE FAMILY OF ZANE STEVENS WILL FIGHT ON

BY TANGIORA HINAKI AND ASAD KHAN

BROOME: BRING THEM HOME PROTEST

An estimated 1000 people came from far and wide to protest in solidarity with the family members of missing indigenous boy Zane Stevens

On the morning of 31st July they all gathered demanding more answers.

Families from the Pilbara, Kimberley, Darwin, and Perth were among the crowd, with one goal;to raise awareness about the missing Aboriginal people.

They also called on the WA Police and Police across the nation to change the policy and offer reward money and resources for all missing persons. 

Quentin Stevens, uncle of Zane Stevens said it was good to see the turnout.

“It’s good to see the support today because other family members are missing children,”

We want to find our nephew Zane so we can have closure.

“I’m sure with the other families. It’s the same”

He said these rallies need to happen annually because there is that much missing Indigenous people.

“there’s not much done for them. They don’t give a shit,” he said.

The event was quiet at first as people started to walk between Bedford Park and Town Beach, then suddenly more mob from the Pilbara spoke the mic, flaring the raw emotions.

Sonya Wilson from Roebourne said, “Our message is that our hearts won't rest until they are home”

“We are not only doing this for Zane. You other mob need to say something. What are the cops doing? That's the message!”

Melanie Samson said she was distraught for Zane.

“All we want to do is bring him back to where he comes from,

“My family have been patient,

“we want is this kid home,” she said.

SOUTH HEDLAND: BRING THEM HOME MARCH

Family of Wesley Lockyer and Clinton Lockyer with a large the community of Hedland and beyond, peacefully protested in South Hedland.

Families of the boys collectively asked for answers from the authorities regarding the whereabouts about the missing boys.

The crowd in hundreds wore white t-shirts with images of all six missing indigenous boys, all yet to be found.

 A large crowd of protesters peacefully marched towards the Hedland Police Station chanting, “Bring them home, change the policy!”.

Barry Taylor, Uncle of the missing boy, Wesley Lockyer, said not enough is being done by the police. 

Mr Taylor said he was pleased to see the community support and it’s gives the family comfort in these times. 

He said we have six missing kids right now and there needs to be a government inquiry behind the motives. 

“Are we resourcing the police properly to ensure our loved ones are found?”