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Land council 'put on notice' after independent review

The minister for Indigenous Australians has put a land council's board and management on notice over governance, operations and decision-making issues.

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Indigenous ancestors returning home from New Zealand

Six First Nations ancestors are being returned to Australia from a New Zealand museum and university.

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New chief minister vows swift legislation to hit crime

The Northern Territory's chief minister-elect has vowed to quickly tackle youth crime by toughening bail laws and lowering the age of criminal responsibility.

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Labor suspends government work being done by firm accused of fabricating Indigenous data

Finance department suspends McNair yellowSquares from contracts until whistleblower claims are investigated

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Guardian Essential poll: only one-third of voters want a treaty, truth-telling commission or Indigenous voice

Exclusive: But more than half of the 1,132 respondents say government should continue working with Australia’s First Nations peoples

The Guardian - AU

What is makarrata and has Albanese broken an election promise?

The PM’s interpretation of the concept appears to differ from the one Indigenous leaders promote, sparking accusations he is abandoning it in favour of ‘casual conversations’

The Guardian - AU

PM walks 'new path' in tackling Indigenous disadvantage

Indigenous leaders have reflected on the voice referendum defeat as the prime minister spoke of old roads and new paths in tackling disadvantage.

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‘Completely outrageous’: Indigenous leaders condemn worsening Closing the Gap data

Annual report finds only five of the 19 measures monitored are considered to be on track

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Indigenous inequality not solvable overnight: PM

Just five of 19 Closing the Gap targets are on track to being met, a report says, leading to calls for the federal government to step in and do more.

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‘Deeply troubling’ trends found in first Closing the Gap report since voice referendum defeat

Malarndirri McCarthy suggests bipartisan approach needed for ‘positive change’ as report shows key Indigenous measures sliding backwards

The Guardian - AU

Indigenous suicide and incarceration are increasing, according to latest Closing the Gap report

The rate of suicide among Indigenous Australians is increasing, as is the rate of children in out-of-home care, according to the latest Closing the Gap report released by the Productivity Commission.

The Conversation

‘Walk with me’: new Indigenous Australians minister Malarndirri McCarthy wants a new kind of discourse

As she begins role, McCarthy vows to work collegially with all sides of politics to improve outcomes for First Nations people

The Guardian - AU

Malarndirri McCarthy is the new Indigenous Affairs minister. She faces an extremely difficult task

Linda Burney, Minister for Indigenous Australians, announced her retirement from politics last week, and Labor has quickly appointed Northern Territory Senator Malarndirri McCarthy to take over the portfolio.

The Conversation

View from The Hill: Albanese appoints Tony Burke to neutralise immigration issues and sends Clare O'Neil to grapple with housing crisis

Anthony Albanese is seeking to neutralise the difficult issues in immigration and former detainees by appointing Tony Burke, a strong political performer, into the challenging Home Affairs portfolio.

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Shortland MP Pat Conroy promoted to Albanese government cabinet

The reshuffle was announced on Sunday afternoon

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Cabinet contenders circle as Giles expected to be moved out of immigration in reshuffle

Current ministry seen as too lower house heavy, turning focus to the Senate and who is available to help share the load

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Home affairs, immigration ministers dumped in reshuffle

Clare O'Neil and Andrew Giles are moving on from their portfolios after months of intense political pressure over their handling of a High Court case.

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Balancing act as prime minister mulls cabinet reshuffle

Labor MPs are tight-lipped about who could be in line for a promotion with two cabinet spots opening up and the prime minister set to unveil changes.

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Cyclone Megan response 'left remote residents stranded'

Emergency responses to Tropical Cyclone Megan have been blasted by the Northern Territory's most powerful land council which says residents were left in danger.

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Labor's gas bill a 'betrayal' say traditional owners

A group of First Nations people is calling on the federal government to listen to Indigenous voices on offshore gas development and enhance consultation.

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Healthy babies and land on track but other gaps wider

New data released by the Productivity Commission shows five of 19 Closing the Gap targets are on track to address inequity for First Nations people.

The Guardian - AU

Malarndirri McCarthy hits back at Lidia Thorpe for ‘native police’ attack in Senate

Labor frontbencher accuses Thorpe of using ‘reprehensible’ language and making her feel ‘culturally unsafe’

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Funds to help women waiting for help against violence

Millions of dollars in funding will help a Central Australia support group clear a waiting list of women seeking help against violence.

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Review to ensure Indigenous contracts hit the mark

The awarding of Commonwealth contracts to Indigenous companies will be reviewed to ensure the taxpayer cash ends up in the right hands.

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Remote communities get connected under federal funding

Remote communities are set to get better access to wi-fi and phone services, months after research revealed the digital divide among Indigenous communities.

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