The Latest Breaking News on Indigenous Australia

'Words matter': Dutton makes protest deportation call

The federal opposition leader has been accused of attacking the right to protest after he called for anti-Semitic protesters to have their visas cancelled.

AAP · Oct 12, 2023

Voters warned to reconsider campaign material in booths

Referendum voters have been told to reconsider wearing campaign T-shirts and badges into polling booths and ensure they are kind when issued with directions.

AAP · Oct 12, 2023

Independent MP pushes for action on robodebt repairs

MP Kate Chaney will push for a parliamentary committee to be established to ensure recommendations from the robodebt royal commission are delivered.

AAP · Oct 12, 2023

When it comes to Indigenous affairs, Australian voters' opinions are complicated

The academic study of public opinion is a well-developed area. One foundational finding is that while the views of voters often seem contradictory and incoherent, these apparent inconsistencies have a pattern.

The Conversation · Oct 12, 2023

Some states already have Indigenous advisory bodies. What are they, and how would the Voice be different?

This weekend, Australia will vote on the enshrinement in the Constitution of the Voice to Parliament.

The Conversation · Oct 12, 2023

NZ Election 2023: final polls suggest NZ First likely kingmaker as the left makes late gains

After political polls between March and August showed a clear trend towards the right, polls since late August have shown the reverse. Remove a resurgent NZ First from the mix, and the left and right blocs are now polling closely.

The Conversation · Oct 11, 2023

Dutton’s call to deport protesters backed by Zionist federation president – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Oct 11, 2023

'We should be listening': the long history of Liberal innovation – and failure – on Indigenous policy

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article contains the names and images of deceased people.

The Conversation · Oct 11, 2023

Voice referendum: factchecking the seven biggest pieces of misinformation pushed by the no side

In a brutal referendum campaign, the same debunked claims from the no camp have popped up time and time again. Guardian Australia takes a look

The Guardian - AU · Oct 11, 2023

Anti-lockdown alliances find new focus in backing voice no campaign

Conspiracy theorists and other opponents of Covid pandemic measures are influencing the referendum debate

The Guardian - AU · Oct 11, 2023