ABC Australia

Speaking Out

Society EN ↓ 250 episodes

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

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ABC Australia

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Society

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Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

In conversation with Stan Grant 15.09.2023

Journalist, Stan Grant has walked away from his media career to help fix what he calls a toxic global news culture.

Truth, Rights and Response 08.09.2023

What are the barriers preventing First Nations people from accessing adequate health care?

A date set for a referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament 01.09.2023

Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese reveals the date in which Australians will be asked to decide whether to recognise First Nations people in the constitution through an Indigenous Voice to Parliament.

A major change to child detention laws in Queensland 01.09.2023

A major change to child detention laws in Queensland has caused concern amongst advocates and legal professionals over its potential to disproportionately impact First Nations kids.

Pat Turner on the Voice to Parliament, Indigenous Disadvantage and Closing The Gap 01.09.2023

Pat Turner shares her thoughts on the upcoming referendum to enshrine an Indigenous Voice to Parliament in the Constitution. 

Progressing Treaty in Queensland 27.08.2023

Aunty Cheryl Buchanan has a long history of campaigning for Aboriginal rights and is now involved in leadership of the Queensland Treaty process.

In conversation with Aaron Fa'aoso 27.08.2023

Aaron Fa'aoso details his journey to success as an actor and producer, while outlining his efforts to progress treaty in Queensland. 

The path to Treaty in Queensland 25.08.2023

The Queensland Government has commenced a process designed to facilitate treaty negotiations with First Nations communities. 

A formal truth-telling process into injustices experienced by First Nations people in Victoria 20.08.2023

Victoria has established it's first formal truth-telling inquiry into historical injustices experienced by First Nations people, but what will it achieve? 

Speaking Out 18.08.2023

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

Michael Mansell on the Voice to Parliament, Aboriginal Sovereignty and Indigenous Affairs in 2023 11.08.2023

In conversation with Aboriginal Lawyer and Activist, Michael Mansell.

Cultural safety for First Nations people in the workplace 04.08.2023

How can we ease the cultural load on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the workplace? 

On the Voice to Parliament by Charles Prouse 04.08.2023

Nyikina man, Charles Prouse has written a new book on the proposed Indigenous Voice to Parliament. 

A new book on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament and Cultural safety for First Nations people in the workplace 04.08.2023

As conversations around an Indigenous Voice to Parliament intensify, many First Nations people are struggling under the weight of increased cultural load and challenges to their identity.  

First Nations Writing in Australia 28.07.2023

A tribute to First Nations writing in Australia and those who have forged a path for new generations. 

Naabami (thou will/shall see): Barangaroo (army of me) 21.07.2023

A new photographic exhibition featuring portraits of First Nations Women has been unveiled at the Art Gallery of New South Wales.

NAIDOC 2023: For Our Elders Pt.2 14.07.2023

We profile prominent and highly respected First Nations Elders whose life experiences have helped shape generations of Indigenous people and communities. 

NAIDOC 2023: For Our Elders Pt.1 07.07.2023

We pay tribute to the incredible contributions and sacrifices made by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders.

Reforming Indigenous Child Protection 02.07.2023

Exploring the complexities of Indigenous out-of-home-care, and the work being done to address alarming trends within the sector. 

Referendum Bill passes through Parliament 25.06.2023

A Bill to alter the constitution and enable an Indigenous Voice to Parliament has passed the senate, confirming the wording of the constitutional change set to be put to the Australian public at a referendum later this year.

Everywhen: Australia and the Language of Deep History 25.06.2023

Linguistic sociologist Jakelin Troy details her latest essay exploring Australia and the Language of Deep History.

The First Inventors: The intersection between First Nations knowledges and science 25.06.2023

A new documentary series eploring the intersection between First Nations knowledges and science. 

Safe and Supported: A National Framework for Protecting Australia’s Children 18.06.2023

Indigenous children remain 11 times more likely to be in out-of-home care than non-Indigenous children with poverty, housing, abuse and neglect all contributing factors.

Voice, Treaty, Truth 11.06.2023

What are the Implications of Constitutional Reform?

First Nations in Media 04.06.2023

What is the personal toll on First Nations Journalists and creatives? 

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