Why is truth-telling so important? Our research shows meaningful reconciliation cannot occur without it

Invasion Day Reflection and smoking ceremony on parliament steps, Melbourne. Wikimedia Commons, CC BY

This article mentions ongoing colonial violence towards Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and contains references that feature antiquated language.

Truth-telling is a key demand in the Uluru Statement and is seen as a vital step for both the Voice to Parliament and a Treaty. However, there has been ongoing debate as to whether historical injustices against First Nations peoples need to be addressed today.