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‘Completely outrageous’: Indigenous leaders condemn worsening Closing the Gap data

Annual report finds only five of the 19 measures monitored are considered to be on track

The Guardian - AU

Indigenous inequality not solvable overnight: PM

Just five of 19 Closing the Gap targets are on track to being met, a report says, leading to calls for the federal government to step in and do more.

AAP

‘Deeply troubling’ trends found in first Closing the Gap report since voice referendum defeat

Malarndirri McCarthy suggests bipartisan approach needed for ‘positive change’ as report shows key Indigenous measures sliding backwards

The Guardian - AU

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Indigenous suicide and incarceration are increasing, according to latest Closing the Gap report

The rate of suicide among Indigenous Australians is increasing, as is the rate of children in out-of-home care, according to the latest Closing the Gap report released by the Productivity Commission.

The Conversation

‘Walk with me’: new Indigenous Australians minister Malarndirri McCarthy wants a new kind of discourse

As she begins role, McCarthy vows to work collegially with all sides of politics to improve outcomes for First Nations people

The Guardian - AU

Malarndirri McCarthy is the new Indigenous Affairs minister. She faces an extremely difficult task

Linda Burney, Minister for Indigenous Australians, announced her retirement from politics last week, and Labor has quickly appointed Northern Territory Senator Malarndirri McCarthy to take over the portfolio.

The Conversation

View from The Hill: Albanese appoints Tony Burke to neutralise immigration issues and sends Clare O'Neil to grapple with housing crisis

Anthony Albanese is seeking to neutralise the difficult issues in immigration and former detainees by appointing Tony Burke, a strong political performer, into the challenging Home Affairs portfolio.

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Shortland MP Pat Conroy promoted to Albanese government cabinet

The reshuffle was announced on Sunday afternoon

Newcastle Herald

Cabinet contenders circle as Giles expected to be moved out of immigration in reshuffle

Current ministry seen as too lower house heavy, turning focus to the Senate and who is available to help share the load

The Guardian - AU

Home affairs, immigration ministers dumped in reshuffle

Clare O'Neil and Andrew Giles are moving on from their portfolios after months of intense political pressure over their handling of a High Court case.

AAP

Balancing act as prime minister mulls cabinet reshuffle

Labor MPs are tight-lipped about who could be in line for a promotion with two cabinet spots opening up and the prime minister set to unveil changes.

AAP

Cyclone Megan response 'left remote residents stranded'

Emergency responses to Tropical Cyclone Megan have been blasted by the Northern Territory's most powerful land council which says residents were left in danger.

AAP

Labor's gas bill a 'betrayal' say traditional owners

A group of First Nations people is calling on the federal government to listen to Indigenous voices on offshore gas development and enhance consultation.

AAP

Healthy babies and land on track but other gaps wider

New data released by the Productivity Commission shows five of 19 Closing the Gap targets are on track to address inequity for First Nations people.

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Malarndirri McCarthy hits back at Lidia Thorpe for ‘native police’ attack in Senate

Labor frontbencher accuses Thorpe of using ‘reprehensible’ language and making her feel ‘culturally unsafe’

AAP

Funds to help women waiting for help against violence

Millions of dollars in funding will help a Central Australia support group clear a waiting list of women seeking help against violence.

AAP

Review to ensure Indigenous contracts hit the mark

The awarding of Commonwealth contracts to Indigenous companies will be reviewed to ensure the taxpayer cash ends up in the right hands.

AAP

Remote communities get connected under federal funding

Remote communities are set to get better access to wi-fi and phone services, months after research revealed the digital divide among Indigenous communities.

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Voice failure won't end progress on Indigenous issues

Progress on closing the gap for Indigenous people won't be impaired by the voice referendum failure, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says.

The Guardian - AU

Dutton and Marles send mixed signals over next step in reconciliation amid referendum fallout

Opposition leader says symbolic recognition in constitution is still Coalition policy but it will be ‘some time’ before a new referendum

The Guardian - AU

Indigenous communities overwhelmingly voted yes to Australia’s voice to parliament

Polling catchments where Indigenous Australians form more than 50% of the population voted on average 63% in favour of the voice

AAP

Referendum only chance to set up Indigenous voice: PM

Anthony Albanese says the government will walk away from future attempts at setting up an Indigenous voice if the referendum fails.

AAP

Aussies urged to 'stay strong' with heated voice debate

Aboriginal senator Malarndirri McCarthy says Australians can build a better country as research reveals the extent of discrimination against Indigenous people.

The New Daily

‘Biggest danger’ named, as Indigenous Voice bill passes Parliament

Debate on the Voice bill drew opposition and sometimes inflammatory rhetoric from opposite poles of the political spectrum.

The Guardian - AU

Over to you, Australia: Indigenous campaigners hope voice debate is now respectful, not racist

Politicians have passed legislation enabling the referendum, likely in October. Now it’s up to the general public to make history

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