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State of the states: six politics experts take us around Australia in the final week of the campaign

In the first week of the campaign, we journeyed around the country with six politics experts to examine the key seats and issues affecting different parts of the Australia.

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Federal election sees Hasluck on the line as Labor seeks to unseat Indigenous Affairs Minister Ken Wyatt

Labor sets its sights set on the bellwether seat of Hasluck, a sprawling electorate north-east of Perth that senior Labor MP Jason Clare claims is the key to winning the federal election.

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Why not both? Voters in two key WA seats doubtful about ‘Morrison plus McGowan’ deal

Swan and Hasluck could be among the seats to fall if Labor gets a swing just one-third as big as Mark McGowan’s at state level

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Bodies of Indigenous families’ loved ones left in morgues after collapse of funeral insurer Youpla

Federal government urged to provide compensation, as minister says families can apply for state-assisted or ‘pauper’ funerals

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State of the states: six politics experts take us on a trip around Australia

Over the next six weeks, Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Labor leader Anthony Albanese will dash around the country, trying to secure as many precious votes as they can.

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‘The time is now right’: parties urged to make Indigenous voice an election issue and set referendum date

Uluru Statement from the Heart creators say politicians are ready and ‘history is calling’ them to take action

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Indigenous leaders say 'it's time for a referendum' on First Nations Voice to Parliament

Indigenous leaders are calling on the next Australian government to hold a referendum on a First Nations Voice to Parliament within two years, saying "the timing is right and it's now".

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Northern Territory Intervention-era alcohol bans are set to expire after 15 years

Federal alcohol restrictions in dozens of Northern Territory Aboriginal communities are set to expire at the end of June. Some say they've been a good thing, while others are looking towards a future with a freedom of choice.

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FOI documents show NT government previously forecast it would not meet target to build 650 remote houses in five years

FOI documents reveal the NT government was last year predicting it would miss a deadline to build 650 federally-funded remote homes in five years. The government now says it is on track to get them done.

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Federal budget continues ‘unconscionable’ failure to close the gap in Indigenous health

Boost to Indigenous ranger program welcomed, but budget ‘short-changing’ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, say health groups

The Guardian - AU

Kakadu land handback not just symbolic

The return of nearly half of Kakadu National Park to traditional owners is expected to create hundreds of business opportunities for Aboriginal people.

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Kakadu National Park handed back to Aboriginal traditional owners in historic ceremony

Kakadu National Park has been officially returned to traditional custodians, after a long fight for formal recognition.

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Top End Never Never country handed back

The homestead depicted in Jeannie Gunn's groundbreaking novel We of the Never Never has been handed back to traditional owners in the Northern Territory.

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Nearly half of Kakadu National Park to be handed back to Aboriginal traditional owners

After decades of waiting, nearly half of Kakadu National Park will today be handed back to Aboriginal traditional owners, recognising their deep connection with country.

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PM got copy of report into Tudge allegations on 28 January – as it happened

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Aboriginal Tent Embassy — 'the guys who woke up Australia' — marks its 50th anniversary

Five decades on, founder Michael Anderson reflects on the embassy's history — and hopes for its future.

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