Speaking Out

Politics, arts and culture from a range of Indigenous perspectives.

First Nations climate activist and ampaigner, Larissa Baldwin, reflects on the legacy of Aboriginal activists and the call to continue to campaign for self-determination, justice and equality.

Catherine Liddle outlines plan to adress an overrepresentation of Indigenous children in out-of-home care.

Politics, arts and culture from a range of Indigenous perspectives.

Northern Territory Attorney General, Chansey Paech recently put legislation to parliament to raise the age of criminal responsibility. 

Politics, arts and culture from a range of Indigenous perspectives.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner, June Oscar details plans to address family violence in Indigenous communities. 

What further work needs to be done to ensure greater outcomes for First Nations people?

Karen Iles is a lawyer who fights for the rights of others. Founder of the Legal and consulting practice Violet Co, she has been making a difference in the lives of women and Indigenous people.  After coming forward with her own allegations of sexual assault, Karen Iles has launched a campaign aiming to change the way such crimes are treated in the hope others might have an easier path to justice.

Journalist Amy McQuire has been one of the fiercest advocates for the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, particularly in relation to their treatment in criminal justice - and especially as victims of crime. She has also undertaken a PhD, with the topic, The Silence Everyone Talks About: Media Representations of violence against Aboriginal women. 

Politics, arts and culture from a range of Indigenous perspectives.

ABC's Daniel Browning, along with his panel guests Kirli Saunders, Uncle Gary Williams, and Shelley Ware, discuss the importance of language revitalisation for First Nations people, and what challenges are associated with the work.

What influence did social policy have on the uptake of Rugby League by Aboriginal people?

Celebrating the life and career of Actor, Musician and Aboriginal Elder, Uncle Jack Charles.

The reasons behind high rates of Indigenous unemployment are complex but often come back to access to education and opportunity.

It’s hoped greater First Nations representation in the tertiary education sector will result in improved education standards and career prospects for Indigenous people. 

The push to see more Indigenous involvement in Australian agriculture. 

The push to see more Indigenous involvement in Australian agriculture. 

Politics, arts and culture from a range of Indigenous perspectives.

Evelyn Araluen represents a new generation of Indigenous storytellers who are challenging colonial ideas and stories. 

Gracelyn Smallwood has been a lifelong advocate on the rights of First Nations people.

Politics, arts and culture from a range of Indigenous perspectives.

Politics, arts and culture from a range of Indigenous perspectives.

The prospect of a Treaty in Queensland appears to be a step closer, but what can be learnt from New Zealand’s experience? 

Politics, arts and culture from a range of Indigenous perspectives.