Premium Columnists Alice Springs curfew is a question of legality Community & Social The spectre of federal intervention over the Alice Springs curfew hovers much like the sword of Damocles over the bureaucrats and representatives of the NT.
Premium Columnists Robodebt for Indigenous programs? Beyond No, Coalition prepares to slash spending October 5, 2023 By Bernard Keane Community & Social Calls for an audit of Indigenous spending, which the Coalition had little interest in while in power, would be a pretext for cuts to programs.
Premium Insights and analysis ‘Car breakdowns, locked gates’: AEC gears up for remote voting in the NT September 7, 2023 By Julia Bergin Community & Social October 14 is vote day for the Voice. But for many in remote communities, the time to cast a ballot is during the three weeks prior.
Closing the Gap Target 12 program gets $44 million to support families at risk August 14, 2023 By Melissa Coade Community & Social The government commits funding for First Nations kids who are part of the child protection system or at risk of entering out-of-home care.
Premium Columnists Tortuous shenanigans and plentiful red herrings in lead up to Voice referendum April 6, 2023 By Verona Burgess Culture Hello, 1999 republic referendum! It’s back to the future with the same-old, same-old wedge politics, but this time over the Voice.
Australia violated the rights of Torres Strait Islanders by failing to act on climate change, the UN says. Here’s what that means October 5, 2022 By Kristen Lyons Editors' Picks The Albanese government, which has committed to working with the Torres Strait on climate change, must now meet this moment of possibility and challenge.
Premium Insights and analysis The Queen takes with her an Australian model long let go September 19, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal As the Queen’s funeral is live streamed to us from London, Australia is reminded how its sense of nationhood has evolved.
NAIDOC week chance to learn about local culture, minister says July 5, 2022 By Melissa Coade Culture Linda Burney said the national week celebrating First Nations people and cultures was a chance to recognise the efforts of outstanding Australians.
Forging a long-overdue path to a self-determined Australian First Nations economy June 21, 2022 By Peter Yu Culture Now is the time for us to create and lead change that results in a more economically productive and socially adept society. A self-determined Australian First Nations economy will help get us there.
Government funding to boost medical access for people sleeping rough April 19, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal Australia’s health minister has said $3 million will go to mobile medical services for people experiencing homelessness.
Mungo remains and other Australian ancestors to be laid to rest at world heritage site April 7, 2022 By Melissa Coade Community & Social The environment minister has announced a burial site has been chosen for ancient Aboriginal Mungo remains dating back 42,000 years.
Critics blast budget’s missing measures to close the gap, zero money for federal anti-corruption commission March 31, 2022 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry From experts, advocacy groups, minor political parties, to the opposition — here’s a round-up of the main takes from Tuesday’s budget.
Indigenous political party facing registration hurdles September 9, 2021 By Tom Ravlic Federal A fledgling political party with the goal of representing Indigenous Australians has criticised the major parties for making it harder for it to get registered.
Premium Columnists The benefits of partnership far outweigh any costs if we’re committed to Closing The Gap August 31, 2021 By Bernard Keane Culture If Closing the Gap’s Implementation Plan is carried out, there’ll be no more Canberra-centrism, but a genuine shift to partnership with Indigenous groups.
NGA backs recognition of Aboriginal controlled councils June 23, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal Unanimous support has been garnered to give national recognition to Aboriginal-controlled councils, at a local government convention in Canberra.