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Report recommends more funding to Indigenous-run organisations

The Productivity Commission says governments are unwilling to hand money to Indigenous-run organisations and where the money is going remains unclear.
Duration: 2 minutes 3 seconds

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander)

Review criticises governments on 'stagnant' Closing the Gap strategies

The Productivity Commission says governments have only 'relabelled' business as usual and are failing to make meaningful progress.
Duration: 7 minutes 54 seconds

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander)

Commission's first review reveals 'tokenistic' Closing the Gap strategies falling short

The commission also that found that if governments continue to put money towards programs that don't align with what the community is saying will work, then governments will continue to allocate public money ineffectively.
Two dancer embrace holding eucalyptus leaves

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Indigenous Policy

PM says government is 'looking for other ways to bring about' progress on Closing the Gap targets

Anthony Albanese has denied his government has failed to outline a way forward on Indigenous policy following last year's unsuccessful Voice referendum.
Anthony Albanese, wearing a hat, walks among indigenous performers.
Duration: 17 minutes 55 seconds

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Indigenous Policy

'A compliment and a whack': Prime ministers reflect on Lowitja's legacy

The late Lowitja O'Donoghue is being remembered for her trailblazing spirit, with leaders acknowledging she changed Australia's relationship with Indigenous affairs.
A close up of an Indigenous Australian woman sitting and smiling indoors, with other people sitting behind her

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander)

Linda Burney pays tribute to celebrated Indigenous leader, Dr Lowitja O'Donoghue

Minister for Indigenous Australians, Linda Burney says celebrated Indigenous leader, Dr Lowitja O'Donoghue's legacy will be felt for generations to come.
Duration: 3 minutes 10 seconds

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Indigenous Culture

Indigenous rights champion Dr Lowitja O'Donoghue dies at 91

The former Australian of the Year was one of the most celebrated First Nations leaders who fought endlessly for the rights of her people.
Duration: 2 minutes 18 seconds

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander)

Analysis

After 11 years this family is closer to learning what happened to their loved one. Many others will never get answers

This criminal case is at the heart of an unfolding crisis few Australians are aware of. This week there was an important breakthrough, writes Bridget Brennan.
legal representatives

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander)

NT Labor's revived pledge to deliver a treaty sets up an election battleground in the bush

Seven months out from an NT election, Labor's promise to persevere with a treaty sets up a definitive alternative to the CLP. But can either party deliver on their pledges?
An aerial view of the Stuart Highway, south of the township of Elliott.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Government and Politics

Whatever the debate, Pat Dodson had the same reminder for journalists: Study Australia's history

Pat Dodson's departure from parliament will leave a cavernous hole in Canberra, as he takes with him a dignified approach to diplomacy and a lifetime of hard-won battles in the fight for his mob, writes Bridget Brennan. 
An older Aboriginal man wearing a suit and wide brimmed hat walks with two Indigenous women on either side of him.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Federal Parliament

From showing weapons to admitting failures, the WA government has changed its tune on teen tragedy

Corrective Services Minister Paul Papalia's decision to release an interim report into the death of Cleveland Dodd, revealing more details about his attempt to take his own life, was a 180-degree turn in his handling of the tragedy, writes Kathryn…
A man holding up weapons to his shoulder height

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Prisons and Punishment

QLD News

Family calls for justice, explanation of how their brother died in police custody

Police body cam played in court, showing the final moments Mr George was seen alive as he was led to a watch house cell. More than an hour later police checked on him and found his body.
Aboriginal woman talking to reporters flanked by family

Published: Source: ABC Far NorthTopic: Black Deaths In Custody

Politicians in two states have changed their stance on treaties since the Voice

How best to address inequality experienced by Indigenous people is again front and centre for politicians, after a long post-Voice referendum hiatus.
A group of protestors hold up signs saying 'always was always will be Aboriginal land', coloured in as Aboriginal flags.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander)

'A horrid scam on the Indigenous community': Government to pay thousands of families after funeral insurance 'fiasco'

Thousands of Australians who collectively lost millions of dollars to failed funeral insurer Youpla could now get some of their money back, under a newly announced government scheme.
Cheryl Fernando and Donald Craigie

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Indigenous Policy

analysis

After 11 years this family is closer to learning what happened to their loved one. Many others will never get answers

This criminal case is at the heart of an unfolding crisis few Australians are aware of. This week there was an important breakthrough, writes Bridget Brennan.
legal representatives

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander)

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