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Shane Sturgiss said he hasn’t been able to work following the alleged bullying he suffered while CEO of BlaQ.

‘You’re not even black’: Boss on workers’ comp for two years after alleged office outburst

A dispute about a performance review led to police being called to the office, a tribunal has heard.

  • Amber Schultz

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‘We need to find common ground’: Hugh de Kretser’s human rights challenge

As president of the Australian Human Rights Commission, Hugh de Kretser walks a fine line. How can the organisation speak to all Australians?

  • James Button
Traditional owners of the Millewa-Mallee area, Latji Latji man Shane Jones Snr (left), Nyeri Nyeri elder Wendy Brabham, and Ngintait man Timothy Johnson.

Historic native title ruling for Victorian traditional owners

In a Victorian first, exclusive native title rights have been granted to traditional owners in the Mallee, giving them exclusive possession of sections of land.

  • Angus Delaney
Kumanjayi Walker … What will be the legacy of his “avoidable” death?

It’s clear what was behind Kumanjayi Walker’s killing. So why can’t we say it?

Australia has had more than 30 years of truth-telling about Indigenous injustice, yet it’s done precious little in response. What hope that the damning findings on Kumanjayi Walker’s “unavoidable death” will bring change?

  • Megan Davis
Premier Jacinta Allan at the Yoorrook Justice Commission hearings.

Treaty 1 is only the start. Just don’t tell John Howard

The realisation of treaty between Australia’s First Peoples and the Crown will be a profound moment but the contents of the agreement may seem underwhelming.

  • Chip Le Grand
Aunty Eva-Jo Edwards outside the Aborigines Advancement League in Thornbury.

‘We have to be part of the change’: Why Aunty Eva-Jo believes a treaty is key to Victoria’s future

The Yoorrook Justice Commission has revealed hard truths about injustices Indigenous people have suffered. Those who shared their stories tell what the priorities of Australia’s first treaty should be.

  • Tony Wright
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Ngarra Murry and Rueben Berg.

New powers, greater role for peak Aboriginal body in Victoria

An expanded First Peoples’ Assembly would be given statutory powers to question ministers, provide advice and make appointments to government boards.

  • Chip Le Grand
Gunditjmara and Bunganditj elder Uncle Johnny Lovett.

The hot-take flying monkeys are circling again. It’s time they got out of the way

Victoria’s record in Aboriginal affairs suggests we either hate black people or don’t know what on earth we are doing.

  • Chip Le Grand
Tati Tati and Wadi Wadi man Brendan Kennedy on Belsar Island, near Robinvale.

‘Aqua nullius was a myth too’: Yoorrook puts claim on share of water billions

The inquiry has proposed a rethink of the state’s water system, arguing First Peoples are too far removed from a resource that is fundamental to their culture.

  • Kieran Rooney
Yoorrook commissioner Travis Lovett leading the truth walk to the steps of parliament on June 16.

The final Yoorrook report delivers unapologetic truths

The Yoorrook recommendations offer a radical blueprint for Aboriginal self-determination and a road map for how to fund it.

  • Chip Le Grand

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