Aboriginal flag now waves freely for all of us
I was 20 when the Aboriginal flag emerged in the fight for land rights. And when I joined in the marches at the time, I felt a sense of pride carrying the colours of black, red and yellow.
Ken Wyatt
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Indigenous voice must speak for local communities
For too long government has done things to Indigenous Australians, not with them.
Powering the Indigenous economy will benefit the nation
The private sector needs to step up and encourage the growth of Indigenous businesses.
A new era of partnership and accountability
Governments are working together and are taking time to listen to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples about what they want and need.
Celebrate NAIDOC Week and embrace Indigenous life
This year’s theme – Heal Country! – is a call to action to protect and preserve land, water, culture and more, for the benefit of all Australians.
Time to address drivers of Indigenous incarceration
The fact Indigenous people are severely over-represented in adult and youth justice systems is widely acknowledged, but it shouldn’t be accepted.
A long way from the Stolen Generations, but still further to go
On the 13th anniversary of the apology, we must reflect on practices that sought to destroy the world’s longest living culture.
Anthem change a significant, healing step
The change announced by the PM acknowledges that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures date back 65,000 years.
Aboriginal flag can unite Australia
We must delicately balance the wishes of all Australians for free use of the Australian Aboriginal flag with the law of our land.
Education key to closing the gap
The employment gap between indigenous and non-indigenous Australians narrows as education levels increase.
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