Seize the moment for Indigenous Australians, voice architect tells PM
Marcia Langton says Anthony Albanese must use his once-in-a-generation election win to be courageous in Indigenous policy to address extreme disadvantage.
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Albanese must show us the courage of his compassion
We should expect more extreme caution from an Albanese government in tackling the acute disadvantages facing a large proportion of Indigenous peoples.
Price recalls a voice from the past in last-ditch Coalition ad blitz
The Coalition has launched a last-minute attack advertisement, with Jacinta Nampijinpa Price telling voters the voice will come back under Labor.
Pearson criticises mandatory teaching of Indigenous issues in every subject
Aboriginal leader Noel Pearson has called for a simpler national curriculum: ‘How the hell did they come up with this?’
Labor insists voice 2.0 is not on its agenda
Labor has rejected Coalition claims it wants to revisit the Indigenous voice, as Penny Wong says ‘the voice is gone’.
A resurrected voice is inevitable, declares Wong
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has suggested an Indigenous voice is inevitable and Australians will one day be incredulous there was ever an argument about it.
Weaponised words an unwelcome test of social cohesion
We must be careful not to overreach with seemingly petty annoyances like innumerable welcomes to country, and condescending instructions in Indigenous protocol.
Indigenous indignation at Dutton’s stand on ceremony
Australia’s first Indigenous treasurer says some welcome to country ceremonies are too long, but arguments about whether they should happen show how awkwardly First Nations heritage sits within our national identity.
Cultural heritage laws face overhaul
The Coalition would take a ‘commonsense’ approach to Australia’s cultural heritage protection regime, introducing a national interest test for claims.
Burney flies flag for traditional welcome to country
Former Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney has given a fiery defence of the acknowledgment and welcome to country in the face of attacks from members of the Coalition that the ceremonies are ‘tokenistic’.
Indigenous advocate aims to be Senate voice of change
Megan Krakouer is an Indigenous advocate with a formidable reputation. Police commissioners and premiers make time for her. She now wants to be in the parliament with the decision-makers.
Sacked for exposing ‘improper practices’
A former chief executive of the imploding Aboriginal corporation claims he was sacked after repeatedly warning that it was not appropriate for its Aboriginal directors to be actively involved in the corporation’s commercial arm.
‘I’m sick of you white people … shut up’
A board member of Whadjuk, the corporation established to deliver Australia’s biggest native title settlement, allegedly shouted at CEO Lisa Dobrin, who is not Aboriginal: ‘I’m sick of you white people … sit down and shut up.’
Stalemate on land access leaves climbers hanging
Rock climbers trapped in Australia’s biggest land access row at Mt Arapiles are becoming increasingly pessimistic about their future.
Yipirinya principal’s unfair dismissal case turfed by Fair Work
An unfair dismissal bid lodged by an Alice Springs principal accused of physically assaulting children has been thrown out after he failed to respond to emails and calls from the Fair Work Commission.
Treaty trustees at loggerheads over special administrator
Trustees for the nation’s first Indigenous treaty are in a stalemate with the strife-torn Aboriginal body responsible for conducting Perth’s legally required heritage work refusing to appoint a special administrator.
‘Offended we’re not Aboriginal’: foster parents’ ‘culture’ horror
These foster parents were hailed for their devotion to two Indigenous children they’d raised since babies. But they were soon to learn that loving and caring isn’t always enough.
Millions at stake as group fights for survival
An Aboriginal corporation established to distribute benefits from Australia’s biggest native title settlement has shut its doors.
Author told story of Jandamarra and the Bunuba
Nothing like Pedersen’s book had been published. It remains print, inspiring the acceptance of a bigger, more truthful story of Australia.
Heritage body’s implosion leaves city projects in limbo
The implosion of the Aboriginal corporation representing traditional owners of Perth has stalled 16 city projects that require heritage assessments under West Australian law.
Native title fail puts big projects on hold
Billions of dollars worth of projects and government works in WA are facing delays after the Aboriginal corporation recognised for its cultural heritage work across the Perth area imploded.
Upside-down world where the crims chase police
Anywhere else in the world, the police would be in hot pursuit of thieves – but in the Northern Territory, it’s the other way around, as extroardinary new footage reveals | WATCH
Frustrated family in heritage bid for Mt Panorama
An Indigenous family frustrated by authorities they say were misled by fringe activists have made an application over the Indigenous significance of Mount Panorama-Wahluu.
Indigenous Australia shuffled from front and centre to forgotten people
Anthony Albanese’s first words on election night 2022 placed Indigenous people front and centre of the new Labor government. Three years later, they rated virtually no mention.
‘I’m happy to kick off our feminist movement’: Price
Jacinta Nampijinpa Price says she will kick off a feminist movement of Indigenous women in a Coalition government.
London museum returns Indigenous remains
The remains of 36 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will be flown back to Australia at the weekend before a special ceremony on Monday at the Queensland Museum.
Backlash against Price protest
The Noongar leader inviting others to join him in a protest against Jacinta Nampijinpa Price’s visit to the WA city of Bunbury last year described Australia as ‘the most racist country on the face of the earth’.
Police, security gear up for Price
Australian Federal Police, state police and private security specialists are preparing for protests by Aboriginal opponents of senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price in WA’s Bunbury.
Native title plight is out of sight, out of mind for politicians
No referendum is needed to fix this issue, which could involve billions of dollars nationally. Just a bit of political will by federal and state Labor would do it.
‘He bashed me before I’ve murdered him’
A Darwin woman accused of murdering her rapist partner allegedly told police she did so because ‘he bashed me before I’ve murdered him’.
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