‘Come to us’: Indigenous leaders’ message to Dutton
A group of Indigenous delegates is seeking talks with Opposition Leader Peter Dutton on the voice to parliament to make the proposal a bipartisan one.
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‘Be proud’: Political unity plea for Indigenous voice
Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney has called for solidarity on the voice to parliament as the political debate is consumed by administrative details.
People still don’t know about voice, minister admits
Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney says there are many in the community who have yet to hear about the proposed voice to parliament.
Voice referendum mailout back on the agenda
A government bid to end mass mailing of referendum information faces defeat after concerns were raised by the federal opposition.
PM rules out taxpayer funding of voice campaigns
Anthony Albanese says public funds should not be used to finance the 'yes' or 'no' campaigns for the voice to parliament referendum.
Greens confirm support for voice referendum
The Greens will support a voice to parliament following an after-hours party room meeting and the departure of outspoken Senator Lidia Thorpe.
Alcohol bans for crime-stricken Alice Springs camps
The Northern Territory government will introduce alcohol bans in central Australia to stop the sale of liquor in Indigenous communities and town camps.
Albanese secures state and territory support on referendum
All state and territory leaders have signed a statement of intent to support the referendum on an Indigenous voice to parliament.
Struggle to survive in Torres Strait Island ‘paradise’
Traditional owners in the Torres Strait Islands are being forced to leave their archipelago homes amid the soaring cost of living and lack of housing.
PM reveals why he is optimistic for referendum success
Anthony Albanese says Australians will have the opportunity to show the best of their characters in a referendum to enshrine an Indigenous voice to parliament.
Voice referendum question to be finalised by June
Government frontbencher Tony Burke says laws finalising the referendum question on the voice to parliament will be set by the second quarter of the year.
PM ups the ante on voice support as parliament returns
As federal parliament returns for the year, Prime Minister Albanese is focused on building support for an Indigenous voice.
PM eyes immediate response to Alice Springs crisis
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese wants to act as quickly as possible on the recommendations of a report into alcohol-fuelled crime in Alice Springs.
Liberals commit to further meetings on Indigenous voice
Australians are being called to support a referendum on an Indigenous voice to parliament whether or not it is backed by all sides of politics.
NT alcohol ban report to be released next week
A report handed to the federal and Northern Territory governments has recommended alcohol bans while management plans are put in place, media reports suggest.
Indigenous voice has migrant community backing: PM
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has rejected claims that ethnic groups are gearing up to campaign against a narrowly focused Indigenous voice.
Dutton to meet with Indigenous voice group
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has accepted an invitation to meet with the working group behind the push to enshrine an Indigenous voice in the constitution.
Prosecution referral over death in custody
A coroner has declared Veronica Nelson's death preventable, called for bail law reform and found corrections had failed to provide her with adequate healthcare.
Premier flags sweeping justice reforms for Victoria
There will be a greater distinction between violent and non-violent offenders in bail reforms to be introduced in Victoria in the first half of 2023.
‘Historic’ plans to combat child abuse and neglect
Two 10-year national action plans aim to reduce the number of children needing child protection services, improve responses to abuse and help close the gap.
PM poses one question on Indigenous voice
The prime minister has asked one question of opponents of an Indigenous voice to parliament as Australians look toward a referendum.
PM dismisses ‘radical’ opposition to voice
The prime minister has called out opponents to an Indigenous voice to parliament as "radicals" who are not supporting the idea because it is mainstream.
Vote flagged on NT booze ban to cut crime
The Northern Territory's chief minister says the Australian Electoral Commission could hold a poll on communities opting in or out of alcohol bans.
NT alcohol restrictions amid crime crisis
The Northern Territory government will restrict the sale of alcohol in Alice Springs and central Australia in a bid to curb surging youth crime.
Referendum puts reconciliation at stake
A leading campaigner for the voice to parliament is urging Australians to consider how a failed referendum would damage the nation's future reconciliation.
Voice debate turns to young Australians
Supporters and sceptics of the voice are turning to young Australians with a key coalition figure the latest to raise questions about the ambitious reform.
Bangarra explores bloodlines in Dance Clan
Sani Townson has choreographed a new work for Bangarra Dance Theatre that explores the bloodlines and totems of Indigenous people.
Republic campaigner fears voice failure
The campaign director of the 1999 republic referendum believes continual calls for more detail on an Indigenous voice to parliament are a tactic by opponents.
Trio in court over Indigenous teen death
Two men and a woman have faced Perth Magistrates Court charged with murder over the bashing death of Indigenous teenager Cassius Turvey.
PM defends voice referendum process
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has rejected talk the government could legislate an Indigenous voice to parliament "'anyway" if this year's referendum fails.
Indigenous teen’s murder case in WA court
Jack Brearley has briefly appeared in a Perth court over the alleged murder of Indigenous teen Cassius Turvey as he walked home from school in October.