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Hanging points death toll ‘unacceptable’, attorney general Michelle Rowland says, urging states to review practices

A Guardian Australia investigation revealed 57 inmates have died in 19 separate prisons using hanging points that authorities knew about

The Guardian - AU · Jun 17, 2025

Family of Warlpiri man who died after being restrained by police in supermarket demands independent inquiry

Exclusive: Lawyer for 24-year-old’s family asks NT police to ‘appoint independent body from another state or territory to undertake investigation’ after Alice Springs death

The Guardian - AU · May 30, 2025

Pat Dodson Condemns Aboriginal Youth Incarceration Rates & Child Removals: ‘Embarrassing’

"The reconciliation process is bigger than a referendum," he said, urging the government and public to confront the country’s "assault on Aboriginal people".

Pedestrian.tv · May 29, 2025

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‘Genocide’: Patrick Dodson condemns Australia’s Aboriginal youth incarceration rates

Former Labor senator also says child removals are a way to ‘eradicate a people from the landscape’

The Guardian - AU · May 28, 2025

Death in custody investigated – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · May 26, 2025

From 1973, a journey of land rights through the bush

Fifty years of land rights are being marked in the red centre as the Central Land Council celebrates its past, present and future.

AAP · Oct 5, 2024

Equal access key to nation's success, new senator says

Senator Varun Ghosh who's a descendant of Indian migrants, has called for all Australians to be given equal access to education and economic opportunities.

AAP · Mar 25, 2024

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Church bells and protest chants as parliament returns

A church service offered a moment of quiet as federal politicians returned for 2024, before protests and tax debate brought sound and fury back to Canberra.

AAP · Feb 5, 2024

'Hero' Pat Dodson hangs up hat after lifelong service

Yawuru elder Pat Dodson has been farewelled by parliamentary colleagues as he retires from the Senate after a career dedicated to serving the community.

AAP · Jan 25, 2024

Labor picks barrister to replace Pat Dodson in Senate

A Perth barrister has been selected by Labor to fill the Senate vacancy left by Pat Dodson, the "father of reconciliation" who is retiring for health reasons.

AAP · Dec 11, 2023

Labor senator Dodson urges youth to lead reconciliation

Outgoing Indigenous senator Pat Dodson says Australia is at a crossroads and must continue to work towards reconciliation despite the failed voice referendum.

AAP · Nov 29, 2023

Morning Mail: vape store surge defies impending ban, how the referendum was lost, Maxwell miracle in India

Hundreds of shops have looked to cash in on highly profitable trade in NSW amid public health fears

The Guardian - AU · Nov 28, 2023

More public servants feeling bullied or harassed, survey finds – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Nov 28, 2023

Pat Dodson leaves national stage, warning Australia not to wallow in ‘disagreement and division’

The WA senator known as the father of reconciliation departs parliamentary life with a ‘sense of sorrow’ at the failure of voice to parliament referendum

The Guardian - AU · Nov 28, 2023

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AAP · Nov 28, 2023

Plea over Indigenous truth, treaty after voice defeat

The Australian government has been urged not to give up on Indigenous truth telling and treaty after the failed voice referendum.

The Guardian - AU · Nov 28, 2023

Afternoon Update: Seven paid Bruce Lehrmann’s rent for a year, court hears; prominent Australians sign antisemitism letter; gender pay gap decreases

Lehrmann reveals the Seven Network paid his rent for 12 months as part of a deal for an exclusive interview

The Conversation · Nov 28, 2023

'Father of Reconciliation' Pat Dodson to quit parliament

Labor senator Pat Dodson, often dubbed “the father of reconciliation”, is quitting parliament due to ill health.

The Guardian - AU · Nov 28, 2023

Labor senator Pat Dodson to resign from politics due to health issues

Father of reconciliation says following cancer treatment he is ‘physically unable’ to carry out his duties as a Western Australian senator

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AAP · Nov 27, 2023

Indigenous leader and Labor luminary Pat Dodson retires

Labor senator Pat Dodson is quitting politics after being diagnosed with cancer, with his resignation to take effect on January 26.

The Guardian - AU · Oct 17, 2023

The resounding no vote shows the great Australian silence lives on in the bush

There was a deafening silence about the Indigenous voice to parliament referendum in my regional NSW electorate, where 75% voted no

The Guardian - AU · Oct 11, 2023

‘No alternative’ to voice, Pat Dodson says in last-ditch appeal ahead of referendum

Long at forefront of reconciliation, Labor senator warns of ‘draconian agenda’ of Coalition and increased sense of national ‘shame’ if no vote wins

AAP · Oct 11, 2023

'We need to have change': Dodson in pitch for 'yes'

The father of reconciliation has used a rare speech to urge for a 'yes' vote in the Indigenous voice referendum, arguing too much was at stake for it to fail.

The New Daily · Jun 16, 2023

Dodson sends heartfelt message urging for Voice

While on medical leave, Indigenous senator Pat Dodson has used a message read in parliament to advocate for the upcoming voice referendum.

AAP · Jun 15, 2023

Dodson sends heartfelt message urging for voice

While on medical leave, Indigenous senator Pat Dodson has used a message read in parliament to advocate for the upcoming voice referendum.

Pedestrian.tv · Mar 23, 2023

Everything You Need To Know To Vote In The The Indigenous Voice To Parliament Referendum

Next step: the actual referendum. It's happening, folks.

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