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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 · Jul 29, 2024

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.

The Conversation · Jul 28, 2024

Shortland MP Pat Conroy promoted to Albanese government cabinet

The reshuffle was announced on Sunday afternoon

Newcastle Herald · Jul 28, 2024

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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 · Jul 28, 2024

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 · Jul 27, 2024

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 · Jul 25, 2024

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 · Mar 26, 2024

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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 · Mar 26, 2024

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.

AAP · Mar 6, 2024

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’

The Guardian - AU · Feb 28, 2024

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 · Jan 4, 2024

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 · Dec 18, 2023

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.

AAP · Dec 10, 2023

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.

AAP · Oct 17, 2023

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The Guardian - AU · Oct 17, 2023

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 · Oct 15, 2023

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 · Oct 8, 2023

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 · Jul 5, 2023

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.

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The New Daily · Jun 19, 2023

‘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 · Jun 19, 2023

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

The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2023

Australia's Senate votes for holding referendum on Indigenous Voice to Parliament within 6 months

Australia’s Senate has voted for a referendum to be held this year on creating an Indigenous Voice to Parliament, an advocacy body to give the nation’s most disadvantaged ethnic minority more say on government policy

The Conversation · Jun 19, 2023

Referendum legislation passes 52-19 to applause but Lidia Thorpe condemns 'assimilation day'

The legislation to enable the Australian people to vote in a referendum for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament has passed the Senate by 52 to 19.

AAP · Jun 18, 2023

Parliament endorses referendum on Indigenous voice

Australians will vote in a referendum later this year to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and enshrine an Indigenous voice in the constitution.

AAP · Jun 13, 2023

Voice shouldn't be treated as political issue: senator

Moderate Liberal Andrew Bragg has hit out at opponents of the voice for saying it would bring race into the constitution.

ABC News · May 25, 2023

Voice campaigner calls for overhaul of the National Indigenous Australians Agency ahead of Uluru Statement anniversary

The Uluru dialogue six years ago led to the Statement from the Heart and, ultimately, the upcoming referendum that could deliver constitutional change.

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