Indigenous justice
- First Peoples
- Indigenous
Australia’s first treaty sealed by handprints on kangaroo skin
Victoria’s treaty is given a wildly enthusiastic welcome by First Nations people at a cultural celebration in Melbourne.
- Tony Wright
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Mixing pride and sorrow, Victoria says sorry to First Peoples
In emotional scenes, Premier Jacinta Allan has used her apology to First Peoples to vow that Treaty will not be a mere gesture.
- Kieran Rooney
Victorian Premier delivers apology to Aboriginal people
Premier Jacinta Allan has formally apologised to Victoria's First Peoples for the impact of colonisation.
Queensland (and everyone else) reject call to weaken bail laws
The nation’s attorneys-general met today in Brisbane before the release of a report recommending nationwide bail law changes.
- Julius Dennis
‘These words cannot disappear’: Victoria’s historic treaty becomes law
This was a moment the Victorian government had been working towards for a decade, and Indigenous people much longer.
- Chip Le Grand
The votes are counted and the quiet shattered as treaty arrives in Victoria
The first treaty with our First Peoples came after a long debate and even longer wait.
- Chip Le Grand
As Victoria makes treaty, Sheena Watt feels the burden of history
During an emotional treaty debate, the government’s only Indigenous MP recounted the moment she remade a family connection severed by past policies.
- Chip Le Grand
Victoria’s historic treaty makes First Peoples feel ‘safe’ – but here’s what it doesn’t include
A common fear that dogged Anthony Albanese’s Voice to parliament referendum campaign will not be realised in the legislation before state members.
- Samantha Selinger-Morris
Coroner’s extraordinary public letter after shock number of deaths
The state’s top coroner has issued a rare statement after NSW reached a “profoundly distressing milestone”.
- Michaela Whitbourn
- Treaty
- Indigenous
The sweet smoke of gum leaves and a pointed perspective on treaty
The day began with a smoking ceremony at Victoria’s parliament, building up to a cry for the end of governments making decisions for First Nations people.
- Tony Wright
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