The Latest Breaking News on Indigenous Australia

Lack of cop drug testing policy flagged at inquest

An inquest into the death of Kumanjayi Walker has been told the NT is the only jurisdiction in Australia that does not have drug and alcohol testing for police.

AAP · Mar 2, 2023

NSW parliament dissolves ahead of March 25 election

The NSW parliament has been officially dissolved ahead of a general election in just over three weeks time, leaving the state in 'caretaker mode'.

AAP · Mar 2, 2023

Aboriginal child deaths spark royal commission call

Deaths of Aboriginal children with links to Victorian child protection services could become the next stolen generation, a truth-telling commission has heard.

AAP · Mar 2, 2023

Sally Rugg alleges ‘systematic’ breach of labour standards after mediation with Monique Ryan fails

Independent MP has rejected the claim but Rugg’s lawyers say it could be a test case that has implications for other white-collar employees

The Guardian - AU · Mar 2, 2023

Australian Indigenous group steps up campaign to protect sacred rock art

An Australian Indigenous group on Thursday stepped up its campaign against industrial development in Western Australia's Burrup Peninsula, a key gas export hub, saying in a protest in Sydney that planned projects would damage ancient rock art.

Reuters · Mar 2, 2023

Teal MP's staffer ups unfair dismissal case stakes

Lawyers for Monique Ryan's chief of staff are alleging serious breaches of fair work rules after the teal MP admitted some of her staff worked 70-hour weeks.

AAP · Mar 2, 2023

Place of Aboriginal activism and connection recognised

A special area where Indigenous people moved after being forced out of Sydney has been declared an Aboriginal place by the NSW government.

AAP · Mar 2, 2023

Afternoon Update: Coalition minister admits making false statements about robodebt; Romanian PM’s AI adviser; and the best dishwashing liquid

Stuart Robert has told the royal commission he had ‘no choice’ but to give false statements to ABC

The Guardian - AU · Mar 2, 2023

Bluesfest changes its tune on Sticky Fingers

Byron Bay Bluesfest has changed its tune on Sticky Fingers, announcing the controversial band is out of its line-up.

The New Daily · Mar 2, 2023

NT police officer denies Kumanjayi Walker text was ‘angry racist message’ to ‘protect boy in blue’

Inquest into death of Aboriginal man hears text describing Walker as ‘shit cunt’ was forwarded to Zachary Rolfe

The Guardian - AU · Mar 2, 2023