Indigenous media leaders lay bare 'terrifying' racism An inquiry has been told of the abuse Indigenous journalists face as Australia's two major football codes shunned appearing at the hearing. AAP · Aug 6
Coalition accused of secretly giving big tobacco lobbyists private platform in parliament Exclusive: A Senate committee considering the illegal tobacco trade in Australia hears closed-session evidence from cigarette manufacturers The Guardian - AU · May 4
All smiles as proud father introduces newborn to Senate Labor's Raff Ciccone has become the first father to bring his baby into the Senate, in another significant step towards making parliament more family friendly. AAP · Feb 7, 2024
Pat Dodson leaves national stage, warning Australia not to wallow in ‘disagreement and division’ The WA senator known as the father of reconciliation departs parliamentary life with a ‘sense of sorrow’ at the failure of voice to parliament referendum The Guardian - AU · Nov 28, 2023
Almost nine in 10 Australians support plan to outlaw lies in political advertising, poll shows Australia Institute survey a boost to Labor legislation to tackle misinformation ahead of next federal election The Guardian - AU · Oct 18, 2023
Labor senator says Australians ‘will not let go’ of Indigenous reconciliation as Albanese under pressure to outline plan B Government will regroup after speaking with Indigenous communities ‘about where too next’, Jana Stewart says The Guardian - AU · Oct 18, 2023
Government won't rush next steps after voice The coalition has questioned the government's commitment to Indigenous people, as Labor lets community leaders digest the referendum result. AAP · Oct 17, 2023
'Future and strongest allies': student questions on the Voice answered Indigenous advocates and senators answered student questions from all over Australia. The Canberra Times · Aug 2, 2023
Gary Johns faces calls to resign from no voice campaign over ‘offensive’ comments Johns, who is listed as a member of Recognise a Better Way’s Voice No Case Committee, suggested blood tests for welfare payments The Guardian - AU · Jul 24, 2023
Greens and Coalition unite to refer bill to its own inquiry – as it happened This blog is now closed. The Guardian - AU · Jun 21, 2023
Morning Mail: Titan sub search focuses on underwater ‘noises’, Islanders fight gas plan, house prices to rise More sounds have been heard in the area being searched for the submersible missing in the North Atlantic The Guardian - AU · Jun 21, 2023
Politicians don their finest for Canberra’s night of nights, the Midwinter Ball The PM will forgo State of Origin when he joins fellow MPs, journalists and the corporate elite for federal politics' night of nights. The New Daily · Jun 21, 2023
Fighting online hate and racism is up to everyone Stan Grant says he will respond to hate speech with love, but Australia's deputy prime minister is troubled by comments targeting the Indigenous journalist. AAP · May 22, 2023
Indigenous children in focus ahead of voice vote Indigenous senator Jana Stewart is hopeful a successful referendum and voice to parliament will give her son better opportunities than she was afforded. AAP · Mar 30, 2023
The Guardian - AU · Mar 9, 2023 ‘No room for mediocrity’ in voice referendum wording, working group member says Advisory group agrees the voice should advise both executive government and parliament
ABC News · Feb 10, 2023 Record flooding in New South Wales wetlands triggers bird breeding bonanza Wetlands researchers say chicks are hatching in front of them as they marvel at a bird population explosion not seen in decades.
AAP · Jul 27, 2022 Two senators, two paths to reconciliation Labor senator Jana Stewart and Country Liberal Party senator Nampijinpa Price have delivered their first speeches to parliament.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 25, 2022 The historic photo that celebrates a moment of unity and pride in Indigenous Australian representation Indigenous parliamentarians from diverse First Nations hope they can work together across party lines to bring meaningful change
ABC News · May 30, 2022 Forget the 'teal independent wave', the 2022 federal election sees record Indigenous representation As Australians begin to make way for a new "teal wave" of independent female politicians, many First Nations communities across Australia are waiting to see what a new "black wave" of Indigenous MPs and senators will mean for the nation.
ABC News · May 23, 2022 Australia's 47th Parliament features new, more diverse faces, marking turning point in political representation The 47th Parliament of Australia is a new high-water mark for diversity in federal politics. Here are some of the new faces set to enter parliament.
AAP · Apr 6, 2022 Labor confirms Kitching Senate replacement Jana Stewart, an Indigenous woman and former bureaucrat, will be confirmed as the Senate replacement for Kimberley Kitching after her sudden death last month.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 28, 2022 Labor finalises candidates in crucial seats ahead of election Jana Stewart to take Kimberly Kitching’s Senate spot amid factional in-fighting in Victoria over federal intervention