Speaking Out

In February we marked the 15th Anniversary of the National Apology to the Stolen Generations by former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd.

CEO of the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation, Aunty Pat Turner reflects on the past year in Indigenous Affairs. 

We recap the past twelve months in Indigenous Affairs and consider where to from here? 

What has been impact of imposing colonial legal systems onto First Nations people? 

Tanya Hosch reflects on her efforts to ensure the cultural safety of Indigenous people in Australian sport.

To complement a growing appreciation of First Nations writing and storytelling, the literary magazine Meanjin has put together a special First Nations edition.

Daniel Browning details the creative process behind his new book, Close to the Subject: Selected Works.

In recent years there has been a growing appreciation of First Nations writing and storytelling.

Judge Frances Eivers reflects on the common challenges facing First Nations children in Australia and Aotearoa, New Zealand. 

Sue-Anne Hunter details recent recommendations made to the government about child protection and youth justice in Victoria.

What are the contibtuing factors behind high rates of First Nations children in the youth justice system? And how best to adress these alarming trends? 

Minister for Indigenous Australians, Linda Burney reflects on referendum defeat and what should now priority within Indigenous Affairs? 

The referendum result left many First Nations people feeling deflated. But what about those who didn’t fully support the proposal? 

What should now be the focus within Indigenous Affairs?

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

Nardi Simpson details her creative process, reflects on her extraordinary career and reveals what's next? 

Is an Indigenous voice to parliament is the best way to improve the lives of First Nations people? 

Rachel Perkins has dedicated her life to telling First Nations stories. Now, she's campaigning for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. 

An investigation by the Guardian Australia has revealed multiple sites of possible unmarked graves on a number of Aboriginal Missions and Reserves.

Justin Mohammed has been appointed as Australia's Ambassador for First Nations People after more than two decades working to improve the lives of First Nations people.

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

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

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 has caused concern amongst advocates and legal professionals over its potential to disproportionately impact First Nations kids.

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