Actually, until I see something from Minter on this matter--indeed, a quick search reveals a great deal of denunciation from right-wing sources--I kind of feel as if one quote from personal correspondence, clearly written in a state of exasperation, doesn't really give us a good sense of exactly what it was he said--and in my rooting around on Google, that's what I have. Nazi analogies are inflammatory, sure, but I get his point--one does lend one's name and reputation to journals in which one appears, including journals that are primarily political, and publishing in them is a political act. As for the "blacklist," it might be wise to wait for Minter to make some sort of statement before going too ape$#!t about it.
Editing in, a look at Minter's faculty page tells us a lot:
http://sydney.edu.au/arts/english/st...minter.330.php
The guy specializes in Aboriginal literature! Given
Quadrant's position on what was done to the Aborigines, his position as an editor makes a great deal more sense. I'm not saying I agree with it, but it does give a fair bit of context.