The Latest Breaking News on Indigenous Australia

Judge seeks more immunity in false imprisonment appeal

A judge has challenged court findings that he was not immune from being sued and should pay part of $300,000 to a man wrongfully imprisoned by his orders.

AAP · Oct 18, 2023

Being silent has never been a choice for our communities. I won’t be starting this week

It is our duty as First Nations people to speak up and confront the truth about systemic racism and oppression head-on

The Guardian - AU · Oct 18, 2023

Government won't rush next steps after voice

The coalition has questioned the government's commitment to Indigenous people, as Labor lets community leaders digest the referendum result.

AAP · Oct 17, 2023

Voice failure won't end progress on Indigenous issues

Progress on closing the gap for Indigenous people won't be impaired by the voice referendum failure, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says.

AAP · Oct 17, 2023

Indigenous Australians supported Voice referendum by large margins; Labor retains large Newspoll lead

With 79% of enrolled voters counted nationally, “no” has won the Voice referendum by a 60.7–39.3 margin. “No” has easily won in every state and territory except the ACT.

The Conversation · Oct 17, 2023

Judge reprimands lawyers of high-profile Toowoomba man accused of rape, but his identity remains secret

Media companies, including Guardian Australia, oppose the application for secrecy, following a recent change to Queensland law to allow the naming of accused sex offenders after they are charged

The Guardian - AU · Oct 17, 2023

NSW police strip-searches of Indigenous people rose 35% in past 12 months and included 11 children, data reveals

Freedom of information figures also show 25 girls were strip-searched in the past financial year compared to just seven in 2021-22

The Guardian - AU · Oct 17, 2023

Distrust, inequity, prejudice behind 'no' from the bush

Traditional conservatism and cost of living pressures played into the overwhelming 'no' vote from country Australia, political analysts say.

AAP · Oct 17, 2023

Ex-attorney-general lodges complaint against premier

Tasmania's former attorney-general has lodged a complaint against the premier, asking for him to be investigated for potential criminal breaches.

AAP · Oct 17, 2023

Regional council suspended over 'serious deficiencies'

A regional Northern Territory council has been suspended for allegedly misusing funds and not providing adequate services to remote communities.

AAP · Oct 17, 2023