Aussies need treaty explained to them, says opposition
Anthony Albanese needs to be up-front and honest about the possibility of a federal treaty with Indigenous people should the voice succeed, the opposition says.
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Progress on treaty won’t come until after referendum
Negotiations for a treaty between Indigenous people and the federal government won't begin until after a successful referendum, the government has declared.
Hit-run victim’s family hear mum and son’s guilty pleas
The cousin of an Indigenous woman partially buried after a hit and run has stared down a mother and son in court telling them they did the wrong thing.
First languages court between a dock and a hard place
Aboriginal people are massively over-represented in the criminal justice system, and a scarcity of interpreters is only adding to the problem.
‘Business as usual’: Closing the Gap efforts inadequate
Australia is failing to make meaningful progress in implementing key priority reforms to improve the lives of Indigenous people.
Abbott warns voice ‘no’ campaigners against complacency
Tony Abbott says waning poll support for an Indigenous voice is encouraging but claims "woke" donors to the 'yes' campaign will try to buy the final result.
Pearson issues call to arms as support for voice falls
Supporters of a constitutionally enshrined Indigenous voice have been told to get out and have conversations with the public as polls track towards defeat.
Blak Sovereign Movement makes case against referendum
The Blak Sovereign Movement is opposed to a referendum to enshrine an Indigenous voice into the constitution, hitting out against 'yes' and 'no' campaigns.
Indigenous youth ambassadors gather for ‘yes’ push
A group of more than 30 young First Nations leaders are meeting in Brisbane in the hopes of furthering an Indigenous voice to parliament.
World-first clean energy deal taps deep local knowledge
With traditional owners already responsible for looking after country, it makes sense they're at the heart of a $3 billion East Kimberley clean energy deal.
Young Indigenous Australians kick off ‘yes’ campaign
The Uluru Youth Dialogue has selected more than 30 young Indigenous Australians from around the nation to lead conversations in support for the voice.
Elders’ efforts are being celebrated during NAIDOC Week
Events are being held all around the country to mark NAIDOC Week, the annual celebration of Indigenous cultures. This year's theme honours the roles of elders.
Dutton ramps up calls to reject Indigenous voice vote
Peter Dutton has ramped up calls to reject the Indigenous voice and says the public is starved of an opportunity to contest ideas surrounding it.
Voice would be a two-way relationship, says Burney
Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney says she wants to see a two-way relationship with the voice, should the proposed body be established.
Remote school attendance scheme ‘unethical and harmful’
A controversial program aimed at improving attendance rates for Aboriginal children at remote schools has actually seen a decrease, according to research.
Threats after firefighting foam settlement approved
A Federal Court employee has been threatened after a class action settlement over Indigenous cultural losses caused by toxic firefighting foam was approved.
Youths illegally held in solitary confinement in WA
The WA Supreme Court has found three youths were unlawfully locked in their cells at correctional facilities for a combined total of 167 days.
Aboriginal man loses bid to receive age pension early
Aboriginal man Dennis James Fisher has lost a Federal Court case arguing he should have access to age pension sooner because of his shorter life expectancy.
Aboriginal man frustrated after loss in age pension bid
Aboriginal man Dennis James Fisher has lost a Federal Court case arguing he should have access to age pension sooner because of his shorter life expectancy.
First Nations school students get taste of campus life
Indigenous high school students from around the country are taking part in a week-long university experience based on their future study interests.
Inquiry called for youth detainee transfers to Don Dale
An inquiry has been launched into the transfer of youth to a detention centre where a past royal commission found evidence Aboriginal children were mistreated.
Cross-cultural map is as functional as it is beautiful
In the Northern Territory desert, traditional knowledge and art are meeting Western science in a double-pronged approach to biodiversity conservation.
Change in carbon calculations could help manage buffalo
Pest species cause environmental damage across the Top End but new research is looking at ways to protect country and create investment in Aboriginal projects.
Time short for voice ‘yes’ campaign to find right pitch
The 'yes' campaign for an Indigenous voice needs to step up its game if it wants a successful referendum later this year, a leading marketing expert warns.
PM to hold his tongue on date for voice referendum
Anthony Albanese says he won't make an early announcement about the date for a voice referendum because voters don't like long campaigns.
Risk versus dreams in rival voice referendum messages
Sporting stars and former judges weigh in on constitutional recognition as formal arguments are published for the voice referendum 'yes' and 'no' campaigns.
‘No’ vote would endorse failed policies: Albanese
As the 'yes' and 'no' cases are made public, the prime minister says the clearest argument in favour is to improve policies for Indigenous Australians.
‘Yes’ and ‘no’ cases in full voice as pitches revealed
Backers and opponents of the Indigenous voice to parliament have revealed their cases ahead of a referendum by the end of the year.
‘Do not let them divide us’ – Burney’s impassioned plea
An emotional argument by the Minister for Indigenous Australians for people to back the voice included a withering attack on sections of the 'no' vote campaign.
Ancestral remains taken in the 1930s to return home
Confirmation of the return of remains taken by an anthropologist coincides with the recognition of native title rights for several Cape York communities.
Insurance providers fined $13.5m for misrepresentations
Three insurers found to have misrepresented life, funeral and accidental injury coverage have been fined $13.5 million, with ex-boss Russell Howden also fined.