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'For us, by us': Indigenous plea for truth-telling

An Indigenous man has marked the start of Reconciliation Week with the culmination of his 500km journey to reach the seat of government.

AAP · May 26

Why the Voice referendum failed – and what the government hasn’t learned from it

More than two years on, you’d be forgiven for thinking the story of the failure of the referendum on an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice has been neatly folded away and filed as a story of inevitable loss. Bipartisanship was essential. The country was not ready. Racism raised its…

The Conversation · Feb 1

Voice referendum to provide springboard for recognition

Political lies and misinformation derailed the voice debate, says an architect of the Uluru Statement, but the 6.2 million 'yes' voters give a reason for hope.

AAP · Oct 22, 2025

‘Keep moving forward’: Yunupingu leads Australia Day honours

Late Yolŋu Indigenous rights activist appointed companion of the Order of Australia, along with lawyer Megan Davis and refugee advocate Gillian Triggs

The Guardian - AU · Jan 25, 2025

Refugee, Indigenous advocates share highest honours

Lifetimes of service have been recognised in the Australia Day Honours List, including Indigenous lawyer Megan Davis and refugee advocate Gillian Triggs.

AAP · Jan 25, 2025

Aboriginal organisations call for urgent overhaul of beleaguered NSW child protection system

Review calls for independent child protection commission and a commissioner for Aboriginal children to hold government to account

The Guardian - AU · Nov 13, 2024

'Lasting change' needed one year from referendum defeat

One year on from the voice referendum defeat the prime minister says the government is focused on "practical reconciliation".

AAP · Oct 13, 2024

Indigenous voice champions mark referendum anniversary with rallying cry for unity in Australia

Australia ‘still can’t have the hard conversations’, Pat Anderson tells online audience, who commit to stay true to Uluru

The Guardian - AU · Oct 13, 2024

Grattan on Friday: As the anniversary of the Voice vote nears, the high costs of Albanese’s misjudgement are clear

This time a year ago, we were on the cusp of the October 14 Voice referendum. Most players were already aware it was doomed. Less understood was just how far-reaching would be the impact of what, in retrospect, was a massive miscalculation by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

The Conversation · Oct 3, 2024

Higgins and Sharaz schemed to ‘ambush’ Reynolds, lawyer tells trial – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Aug 1, 2024