Caring for country strikes chord with undecided elders The Indigenous lead of a major conservation group has been travelling to remote communities to yarn with traditional owners about the voice and the land. AAP · Jul 3, 2023
‘It’s the first thing that they look at’: claims of racial profiling levelled at Victoria police after Covid fines report Human rights lawyer says report provides ‘robust’ evidence of profiling, which police deny The Guardian - AU · Jul 3, 2023
Uncapping uni places for Indigenous students is a step in the right direction, but we must do much more Australian universities are calling on the federal government to uncap university places for all Indigenous students. The Conversation · Jul 3, 2023
Indigenous woman claims bail breach arrest was unlawful A legal challenge by an Indigenous woman has delved into the steps police officers must take before arresting people on breaches of bail conditions. AAP · Jul 3, 2023
Daryl Maguire’s lawyers accuse media of stalking, unsafe U-turns and spooking horses Oddly worded statement attacks unnamed outlets for alleged behaviour after Icac findings against former MP and his former partner Gladys Berejiklian The Guardian - AU · Jul 3, 2023
How to have informed and respectful conversations about Indigenous issues like the Voice As Australia prepares for the Voice referendum later this year, some commentators struggle to create a respectful space for all sides of politics. Especially to discuss the proposed constitutional change. The Conversation · Jul 3, 2023
Berejiklian's former flame defends 'tenacity' in office The one-time boyfriend of Gladys Berejiklian has issued his first public statement after the release of damning findings by the NSW corruption watchdog. AAP · Jul 3, 2023
Anti-corruption commission an 'historic moment' The nation's anti-corruption watchdog has already received 44 online referrals and is chasing up a further five phone calls, it has been revealed. AAP · Jul 2, 2023
Traditional owners in NSW call for heritage reform to continue cultural practices Kamilaroi elder Michael Cain used to collect wood for didgeridoos from Eura forest but was banned once it became Breelong national park The Guardian - AU · Jul 2, 2023
Thousands rally across Australia in support of Indigenous reform: ‘We are exhausted but we are hopeful’ ‘We’re asking all Australians to walk beside us – vote yes for a better future’ The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2023
Thousands rally across Australia in support of Indigenous reform Day of action seeks to rally support for a campaign to recognise Australia’s Indigenous people in its constitution. Al Jazeera · Jul 2, 2023
Dutton hits out at corporates for backing 'yes' vote The opposition leader has taken aim at big companies for donating to the 'yes' campaign and accused firms of trying to "please people in the Twittersphere". AAP · Jul 2, 2023
Greens refer PwC to Nacc; yes campaign holds voice events across the country – as it happened This blog has closed The Guardian - AU · Jul 1, 2023
As a special forces veteran, I welcome Indigenous voices when it comes to defending Australia Sussan Ley’s fear-mongering highlights our propensity to dismiss ancient knowledge The Guardian - AU · Jul 1, 2023
The Guardian - AU · Jul 1, 2023 Lawyer claims she wasn’t told for months that Aboriginal teen tried to take her life in youth detention Incident at South Australia’s Kurlana Tapa centre was downplayed, lawyer claims, but government says safety and wellbeing of children is ‘highest priority’
AAP · Jul 1, 2023 Big yes campaign push nationwide for voice Large crowds have attended "Come Together for Yes" rallies nationwide to promote the vote for an Indigenous voice to parliament.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 1, 2023 Icac under fire: the NSW corruption commission has made some powerful enemies Icac has brought down three premiers, including the one who set it up, and has come in for vitriolic criticism. But supporters argue its powers are necessary because of the very nature of corruption
The Guardian - AU · Jun 30, 2023 What timing! Labor chases Stuart Robert – and a byelection win – just as the Nacc opens its doors The former minister’s denials don’t deter the attack – and they can’t put off the national anti-corruption commission
The Guardian - AU · Jun 30, 2023 Gladys, we hardly knew you: how Berejiklian’s obsession with secrecy brought her down Even close colleagues of the former NSW premier had no idea of her relationship with Daryl Maguire. In isolation she made the decisions that ended her political career
AAP · Jun 30, 2023 'Systems failed' in rheumatic heart disease deaths An inquest has found health systems failed three women from a remote Queensland community who had rheumatic heart disease and died within 18 months.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 30, 2023 Institutional racism contributed to deaths of three Indigenous women, Queensland coroner finds Deaths of the three Doomadgee residents were caused by complications due to rheumatic heart disease
AAP · Jun 30, 2023 Confusion as Aboriginal heritage laws approach start A long-awaited revamp of Aboriginal cultural heritage laws in Western Australia is poised to begin despite community concerns.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 30, 2023 Gladys Berejiklian findings: Icac delay to be investigated as NSW Liberals refuse to expel former premier Exclusive: Inspector overseeing corruption watchdog to conduct a formal inquiry into its delay in making findings against former premier
The Guardian - AU · Jun 30, 2023 The Berejiklian Icac investigation reveals a corruption body in sore need of reform A six-month deadline on completing reports and a presumption of innocence of elected representatives will strengthen our ability to deal with corruption
The Guardian - AU · Jun 30, 2023 Widespread locking of children in solitary lambasted by Australian children’s commissioner Anne Hollonds says staff shortage no excuse for disciplinary confinement practice that is ‘never acceptable, for any length of time’