The Latest Breaking News on Indigenous Australia

Julie Bishop backs Indigenous voice as ‘step in the right direction’

Former Liberal deputy leader tells National Press Club she supports the referendum, but stops short of saying she will actively campaign for yes vote

The Guardian - AU · Jul 26, 2023

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people must be at the centre, not the margins, of LGBTQIA+ plans and policies

During Sydney World Pride the federal government committed to a ten-year action plan for LGBTIQA+ health and wellbeing. This included A$26 million in health research.

The Conversation · Jul 26, 2023

The yes voice campaign cannot afford to be drawn in to a rearguard battle with its opponents

To regain momentum it could return to the fundamental aims of the voice, and by appealing to Australians’ sense of honour and justice

The Guardian - AU · Jul 26, 2023

How a viral Channel Seven clip that had nothing to do with the voice was co-opted by the no camp

Confusion over Western Australia’s new cultural heritage laws is being co-opted by the no campaign and far-right opponents of the voice

The Guardian - AU · Jul 25, 2023

‘Get it back on track’: NSW minister calls for voice yes campaign reset while praising Matt Kean’s support

Exclusive: David Harris says ‘cheap politics’ has skewered the debate but expects support to rise before the vote

The Guardian - AU · Jul 25, 2023

Afternoon Update: Peter Dutton faces questions over Nauru contract; Spotify hikes premium plans; and the most dangerous sex position

PM demands explanation from opposition leader over dealings with businessman under known bribery investigation

The Guardian - AU · Jul 25, 2023

NSW MP’s future with Liberals will depend on investigation into alleged harassment and texts, leader says

Mark Speakman doesn’t want to ‘compromise the integrity’ of probe into alleged texts sent by Taylor Martin

The Guardian - AU · Jul 25, 2023

Voice support slips again in national Resolve poll; massive swing in WA puts Libs ahead

A national Resolve poll for Nine newspapers, conducted July 12–15 from a sample of 1,610, had “no” to the Indigenous Voice to parliament leading in a forced choice by 52–48 (51–49 in June). Initial preferences were 42% “no” (up two), 36% “yes” (down six) and 22% undecided (up five). I…

The Conversation · Jul 25, 2023

Push to bring NSW Aboriginal languages back from brink of extinction

About 35 Aboriginal languages remain in NSW, and the state’s Aboriginal languages week is designed to halt further loss

The Guardian - AU · Jul 24, 2023

Icac’s handling of investigation into Gladys Berejiklian to be probed by watchdog

Commission’s inspector, Gail Furness SC, to examine whether delays amount to ‘maladministration’

The Guardian - AU · Jul 24, 2023