The Latest Breaking News on Indigenous Australia

Guardian Essential poll: support drops for Indigenous voice but more Australians still in favour than against

Victoria and South Australia are most in favour of constitutional change while Queenslanders and those older than 55 are more likely to oppose

The Guardian - AU · Jul 10, 2023

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Bill Shorten on Robodebt report's sealed section, and progress on NDIS reform

The Robodebt royal commission’s report has excoriated a raft of former ministers, especially Scott Morrison, who was a main instigator of the program, as well as public servants who were involved.

The Conversation · Jul 10, 2023

‘Not sustainable’ for robodebt sealed chapter to be secret forever, Bill Shorten says

Australians who received unlawful debt notices want the people who made ‘callous decisions’ to face consequences, government services minister says

The Guardian - AU · Jul 10, 2023

Queensland opposition leader calls for child protection overhaul

David Crisafulli says there is a ‘state sanctioned pipeline of youth criminals’

The Guardian - AU · Jul 9, 2023

Voice would be a two-way relationship, says Burney

Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney says she wants to see a two-way relationship with the voice, should the proposed body be established.

AAP · Jul 9, 2023

Let’s be clear. Robodebt was ended by welfare recipients with their suffering

After the shameful revelations from the royal commission, we have to change the way we talk about social security

The Guardian - AU · Jul 8, 2023

‘They were slave traders’: how an Indigenous historian found peace by unearthing her family’s past

For Bundjalung woman Shauna Bostock, researching her ancestors’ lives unshackled their stories – and also herself

The Guardian - AU · Jul 8, 2023

Peter Dutton concedes individuals made ‘mistakes’ on robodebt but warns against ‘trial by media’

Opposition leader accuses Labor of politicising the royal commission findings and calls Bill Shorten a ‘political animal’

The Guardian - AU · Jul 8, 2023

‘We absolutely deserve to be here’: the female Aboriginal-owned bar in Melbourne that honours strong Black women

In this Chapel Street venue there’s Wu-Tang Clan on the stereo, shellfish and spritz on the menu, and a sense of pride, joy and family.

The Guardian - AU · Jul 8, 2023

Claims govt milked political advantage from Robodebt

Peter Dutton has accused Anthony Albanese of milking political advantage following the release of a damning report into the Robodebt scheme.

AAP · Jul 7, 2023