The Latest Breaking News on Indigenous Australia

Inquiry to hear of education, health, housing injustice

The Yoorrook Justice Commission has shifted its focus to investigating injustice in education, health and housing systems.

AAP · Nov 29, 2023

Labor facing internal demands to call for full ceasefire in Gaza

About 40 branches in New South Wales have now passed motions demanding a full ceasefire

The Guardian - AU · Nov 29, 2023

Govt faces class action over First Nations claims

The Queensland government faces a major class action by First Nations children and parents for their "systemic failure" to reunite families.

AAP · Nov 29, 2023

Extra senators for ACT and NT will benefit left but increase malapportionment

The Poll Bludger has summarised the final report of the Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters (JSCEM) that was released Monday. The most contentious recommendation is that the number of senators for both the ACT and the Northern Territory be increased from two to four.

The Conversation · Nov 29, 2023

Former Labor minister Gerry Hand farewelled

Former federal Labor minister Gerry Hand has been remembered in a Melbourne state funeral service after he died aged 81.

AAP · Nov 29, 2023

Labor senator Dodson urges youth to lead reconciliation

Outgoing Indigenous senator Pat Dodson says Australia is at a crossroads and must continue to work towards reconciliation despite the failed voice referendum.

AAP · Nov 29, 2023

Hobart man traded Aboriginal human remains for acclaim

A Hobart solicitor was able to build his scientific reputation by trading the remains of Tasmanian Aboriginal people, a Cambridge study reveals.

AAP · Nov 29, 2023

Māori atheism on the rise: the legacy of colonisation is driving a decline in traditional Christian beliefs

Religious beliefs among Māori have shifted significantly over the past two decades.

The Conversation · Nov 28, 2023

Laws stripping terrorists' citizenship pass lower house

New laws stripping Australian citizenship from dual nationals convicted of terror offences have passed the House of Representatives.

AAP · Nov 28, 2023

How the Indigenous voice referendum could have passed with bipartisan support – in charts

Support among Coalition voters dropped after the Liberal party came out in opposition to the referendum in April, data reveals

The Guardian - AU · Nov 28, 2023