The Latest Breaking News from Paul Girrawah House

ACT govt breached Ngambri court settlement by not completing promised policy reviews

Reviews 'could have been completed before now,' judge says.

The Canberra Times · Oct 2

Custodians allege ACT govt continues to 'undermine survival' of Ngambri people

A 2023 settlement was meant to end recognition fight.

The Canberra Times · Jun 9

Custodian calls on Libs to drop candidate over 'deeply offensive' posts

Paul Girrawah House, a First Nation Party candidate, made the call.

The Canberra Times · Sep 26, 2024

'It's like play-school 101': Aboriginal leaders voice their hopes and fears as the referendum day looms

Make-your-mind-up day is nearly here. What do Indigenous leaders think?

The Canberra Times · Oct 12, 2023

Ngambri settlement risks 'dangerous precedent': Ngunnawal custodians

Ngunnawal custodians called for a meeting with the ACT government.

The Canberra Times · May 3, 2023

Canberra's Ngunnawal traditional owners call the ACT government's apology to the Ngambri people an 'affront'

The ACT government draws the ire of Ngunnawal traditional custodians after apologising for not recognising another First Nations people's ties to Canberra and surrounds.

ABC News · May 3, 2023

Ngambri people consider claiming native title over land in Canberra following ACT government apology

The government apologised to Ngambri custodians this week for the "hurt and distress" it caused by failing to acknowledge their traditional links to Canberra.

ABC News · Apr 29, 2023

Native title claim an option in quest for Ngambri recognition

Recognition is a "complex issue", the Indigenous Affairs Minister said.

The Canberra Times · Apr 28, 2023

ACT government apologises for 'hurt and distress' of Ngambri recognition fight

Ngambri representatives filed a claim against the ACT in 2022.

The Canberra Times · Apr 27, 2023

ACT government apologises to Canberra's Ngambri people for failing to recognise them as traditional custodians

Ngambri community members took the ACT government to court last year over its Indigenous protocol, which listed only the Ngunnawal people as traditional custodians of the land. The government today issued an apology for any "hurt or distress" caused, saying it would review the protocol.

ABC News · Apr 27, 2023