Yea, I think it is.
Check out this site > http://www.skwirk.com.au/p-c_s-14_u-120_t-327_c-1124/paternalism-and-protection-policy/nsw/paternalism-and-protection-policy/changing-rights-and-freedoms-aboriginal-people/the-aboriginal-experience
It has info on the protection policy and paternalism.