We must not teach our children a ‘thanks for the land’ version of Australian history Addressing racism begins with facts, not fables that make non-Indigenous people feel good The Guardian - AU · Jul 1, 2022
Coalition has open mind on Indigenous voice referendum, but says PM must ‘bring Australians with him’ Shadow attorney general says Opposition wants to see detail of constitutional recognition proposal before deciding if it will support it The Guardian - AU · Jun 27, 2022
Albanese government urged to end legal fight over power to deport Aboriginal people Greens senator Lidia Thorpe calls on Labor to pull appeal launched by Morrison government, saying Indigenous people ‘cannot be aliens to this country’ The Guardian - AU · Jun 17, 2022
Victorian senator says she will risk her seat to protest native logging Lidia Thorpe says she is prepared to risk losing her parliamentary position to continue to protest native logging despite proposed amendments to the law. ABC News · May 31, 2022
Forget the 'teal independent wave', the 2022 federal election sees record Indigenous representation As Australians begin to make way for a new "teal wave" of independent female politicians, many First Nations communities across Australia are waiting to see what a new "black wave" of Indigenous MPs and senators will mean for the nation. ABC News · May 30, 2022
Greens press for 'urgent tangible action' for First Nations people beyond a referendum The Greens are set to have their largest ever presence on the Senate and the party will use its newfound power to push for tangible action. The Canberra Times · May 24, 2022
Victorian Greens welcome ‘teal’ independents running in state election after historic federal result Samantha Ratnam says prospect of having more MPs advocating for strong action on climate change is ‘exciting’ The Guardian - AU · May 24, 2022
A Record Number Of First Nations People Will Be In Parliament When The Election Is All Over Things you love to see: it. Pedestrian.tv · May 24, 2022
Immigration detainees transferred from Melbourne to Christmas Island amid heated protests Australian Border Force confirms 12 detainees, including one refugee, had visas revoked under Migration Act on character grounds The Guardian - AU · May 4, 2022
Police ‘Punched’, ‘Kicked’ & Pepper-Sprayed Protesters Trying To Save Refugees From Deportation "I’ve been protesting for all of my life and I have never seen bully men come through the way they did." Pedestrian.tv · May 4, 2022
Senator Lidia Thorpe says historic says all-Aboriginal senate ticket will propel climate action Greens Senator Lidia Thorpe says First Nations knowledge is critical to tackling climate change. ABC News · Apr 11, 2022
Concerns raised over human rights watchdog The Australian Human Rights Commission risks losing its global A-grade status, prompting concern for the institution. AAP · Apr 8, 2022
Senators allege they were ‘treated with contempt’ when police called to remove them from WA prison Dorinda Cox and Lidia Thorpe were visiting Hakea prison to discuss a death in custody when they claim meeting with superintendent was suddenly cancelled The Guardian - AU · Apr 7, 2022
AFP creates new task force ahead of federal election to protect politicians, candidates A dedicated police taskforce to protect politicians during the election campaign will be set up, following recent threats against several parliamentarians. ABC News · Mar 30, 2022
ABC News · Mar 22, 2022 Greens senator Lidia Thorpe says she was racially profiled by Virgin Australia staff at Canberra Airport Victorian Greens senator Lidia Thorpe accuses Virgin Australia staff of racially profiling her while she waited to board a plane at Canberra Airport late last year.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 18, 2022 Aboriginal flag ‘colonised’: senators in heated exchange over government’s purchase of copyright Lurita artist paid $13.75m for copyright of design while two non-Indigenous companies received $6.3m
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