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Albanese government announces $424 million to narrow a gap that is not closing fast enough

The Albanese government has unveiled a new implementation plan for Closing the Gap with $424 million over several years in additional money for “practical action”.

The Conversation

Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney warns apology boycotters against repeating the same mistakes with the Voice

The minister for Indigenous Australians says those parliamentarians who walked out on the apology to the stolen generations should avoid taking similar actions against the Voice.

ABC News

Don't make same mistake on Voice: Burney

Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney warns Peter Dutton against making the same mistake on the Voice to Parliament as he did with a pivotal apology.

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Linda Burney warns MPs who walked out on apology not to ‘repeat the mistake’ with the voice

Those like Peter Dutton who regret boycotting the stolen generations apology should grasp opportunity offered by the Uluru statement, minister says

The Guardian - AU

Dutton urges more action to protect Indigenous children

While he has welcomed alcohol bans, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says further initiatives are needed to protect children in remote Indigenous communities.

AAP

Federal government holds out hope the Liberals and Greens will get on board with the Voice campaign

The Liberals and Greens are actively weighing up their positions on the Indigenous Voice to Parliament, attempting to accommodate strong views among members as they head into the first parliamentary sitting week for 2023.

ABC News

Letters explaining $5 note shock decision released

Letters explaining the future of Australia's $5 note, which will include a replacement for the portrait of the monarch with a new design, have been released.

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Grog bans return: what is going on in Alice Springs and how did we get here?

Locals say the rise in social unrest and violence is the result of years of punitive policies and neglect in housing, health and welfare

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Inflation may have peaked at 7.8%; new PM in NZ; and South Australians eating endangered flake

Economists say the RBA will likely continue to hike rates in the short term despite inflation reaching peak

The Guardian - AU

Linda Burney says Indigenous voice would have prevented Alice Springs crisis

Minister says Northern Territory government responded too slowly and a First Nations body advising parliament would have delivered earlier intervention

The Guardian - AU

Vote flagged on NT booze ban to cut crime

The Northern Territory's chief minister says the Australian Electoral Commission could hold a poll on communities opting in or out of alcohol bans.

AAP

Government announces immediate restrictions on alcohol sales in Alice Springs to quell crime spike

Anthony Albanese also outlined $50m in funding and appointment of central Australian regional controller to coordinate law-and-order plan

The Guardian - AU

Albanese needs to be more persuasive on the voice – or Dutton’s wrecking ball could break it

The PM should be better prepared as the opposition leader makes himself the frontman if not for an explicit ‘no’ then at least for sowing doubt

The Guardian - AU

Australia prepared for possible Russian cyber-attacks after troops sent to train Ukraine soldiers – as it happened

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Attorney general tells Dutton to show some ‘national leadership’ on Indigenous voice

Mark Dreyfus wants opposition leader to demonstrate his support for constitutional recognition

AAP

PM treats voice voters 'like mugs': Dutton

Opposition leader Peter Dutton says the government needs to release more detail on the proposed Indigenous voice to parliament or risks losing a referendum.

The Guardian - AU

Linda Burney reveals draft timing for Indigenous voice to parliament vote

Indigenous Australians minister says yes campaign likely to begin in late February with vote held as early as August

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Huge: We Just Found Out When We’ll Likely Be Voting On The Indigenous Voice To Parliament

“I think we’re going to have a country that’s ready for change," said Minister for Indigenous Australians Linda Burney.

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Australia pushes for landmark indigenous referendum in 2023

Australians could vote on changing the country’s constitution to set up a representative Indigenous body in parliament as early as August, Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney told the Sun-Herald newspaper.

AAP

Timing for Indigenous voice vote revealed

Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney says a referendum on the Indigenous voice to parliament could be held in August.

AAP

Big funding boost for Indigenous health

The federal government is injecting $120 million into Indigenous health infrastructure as it looks to deliver better outcomes for First Nations people.

AAP

Voice to Parliament: time to start talking

Two groups set up to plan for the referendum on an Indigenous voice to parliament met again this week ahead of the start of campaigning in 2023.

The Guardian - AU

‘Toxic rhetoric’: marriage equality plebiscite offers ugly lessons for Indigenous voice to parliament referendum

Support and self-care will be vital during the campaign, which could stir up ‘perfect storm for fear and hate’

ABC News

Federal government has not decided how the Voice to Parliament will work, but here's what it is thinking

Despite complaints from some camps that there is not enough detail on how a Voice to Parliament could work, two reports have already spelled out how it could be done. Here's what they say.

ABC News

Indigenous Voice report authors 'disappointed' by argument the proposal lacks detail

Authors of an Indigenous Voice to Parliament design say they went through their report with many parliamentarians and are disappointed by those who now argue it lacks detail.

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