The Latest Breaking News on Indigenous Australia

Campaigns against Indigenous referendum gather strength in Australia

Two key Australian Indigenous leaders opposed to a proposal to constitutionally recognise the country's Aboriginal and Torres Island people joined forces on Thursday in an effort to strengthen their campaign ahead of a referendum later this year.

Reuters · May 11, 2023

Indigenous groups say ‘mixed bag’ federal budget gives boost to health but neglects legal services

Senator Lidia Thorpe accuses Labor of splashing money on ‘toothless’ voice to parliament at expense of other services

The Guardian - AU · May 11, 2023

Youth crime crisis meeting in Kununurra calls for funding accountability for agencies, programs

Youth crime has long been a problem in Kununurra, but a recent spate of car thefts and attempted police car rammings has leaders worried about children committing serious offences while out on bail.

ABC News · May 10, 2023

Northern Territory arts minister calls for national probe into 'damaging' claims of white interference in Indigenous art

The Northern Territory arts minister is calling for a national investigation into allegations of interference by white assistants that are creating "reputational damage" to the Indigenous art industry.

ABC News · May 10, 2023

Queensland Indigenous truth-telling inquiry will be able to force police to give evidence

Legislative changes give inquiry power to compel commissioner to appear at hearings which will set foundations for treaty talks

The Guardian - AU · May 10, 2023

NSW premier tells ministers not to directly respond to questions from MP Gareth Ward

Chris Minns says committee will determine if the Kiama MP, charged with sexual assault, is again suspended from parliament

The Guardian - AU · May 10, 2023

Afternoon Update: Budget reactions; US child shot playing hide-and-seek; and Air New Zealand’s new bunk beds

Labor’s budget criticised as Coalition and Greens say there is not enough cost-of-living help

The Guardian - AU · May 10, 2023

Queensland MP cancels meeting with Rockhampton mob leader Torin O’Brien

Cancellation comes after Guardian Australia revealed O’Brien’s previous links with a far-right ‘patriots’ group

The Guardian - AU · May 10, 2023

ACT Director of Public Prosecutions tells inquiry he suspected federal politicians may have tried to interfere with Bruce Lehrmann's prosecution

Shane Drumgold tells the ACT Board of Inquiry he had wondered whether government ministers were exerting pressure on police investigators.

ABC News · May 10, 2023

Millions allocated to support mental health of Indigenous Australians during Voice campaign

The federal government will spend more than $10 million on boosting mental health support for First Nations people during the Voice campaign.

ABC News · May 10, 2023