Victoria has become the first state in Australia to formally table treaty legislation in parliament, marking a historic step towards recognising and empowering the state’s First Peoples. The Statewide Treaty Bill was introduced in parliament on Tuesday afternoon. If passed, it will enshrine the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria as […]
Torres Strait Islander
Smoke curled skyward from the sacred fires at Camp Sovereignty on Saturday as thousands gathered for a “Sovereign Day Out” in Melbourne’s Kings Domain. Days after a violent attack on the site shocked the nation, the mood was transformed into one of healing, resilience and unity. Families, activists, and allies […]
A startling analysis has uncovered a sharp drop in school attendance by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students as they transition from primary to high school, highlighting a critical failure in Australia’s educational policy that demands urgent reform. Led by University of Queensland (UQ) researchers, the study shows that First […]
First Nations people please be advised this article speaks of racially discriminating moments in history, including the distress and death of First Nations people. In 1997, Australia was confronted with the landmark Bringing Them Home report. It chronicled the country’s long, dark history of the forced removal of First Nations children. […]
A damning report has declared that British colonists committed genocide against Aboriginal people in Victoria, marking the first time an official inquiry in Australia has applied the term to the colonisation of the state. The Yoorrook Justice Commission—Australia’s first formal truth-telling inquiry—released its interim findings after a four-year investigation into […]
In an exclusive interview, Senator Lidia Thorpe shares her unfiltered perspectives on the upcoming federal election, critiques of mainstream feminism, and the ongoing systemic injustices faced by First Nations peoples, offering a candid glimpse into her vision for Australia’s future. Senator Thorpe, a trailblazing Indigenous Australian politician, has consistently used […]
Tens of thousands of Australians gathered at Invasion Day rallies across the country on January 26 to protest the national celebration of Australia Day. The date, which marks the landing of the First Fleet at Sydney Cove in 1788, has become increasingly contentious. Many Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians refer to […]
Much has been written about the longstanding failings of the Australian media in its reportage of Indigenous affairs. The most recent example is the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum. Research shows journalists were unable to articulate to voters what they were voting for. It also shows journalists failed to counter misinformation and were ill-equipped […]
Recently, a landmark coronial inquiry into the deaths of four Indigenous women from domestic and family violence in the Northern Territory released its findings after a year-long investigation. The coroner aimed to understand the systemic responses to an “epidemic of violence that is our national shame”, to then propose improvements to prevent […]
The First Peoples Disability Network Australia (FPDN), a national organisation governed by Indigenous Australians with lived experience of disability, is intensifying its call for cultural inclusion in the country’s disability support services. Representing a significant portion of Australia’s First Peoples, FPDN advocates for tailored programs that meet the unique cultural […]
