Indigenous Policy

A new report shows only 6 per cent of child protection funding goes to Aboriginal-run organisations, despite these groups often posting better outcomes. 

In lieu of a formal truth-telling hearing, members of the Cherbourg community have shared their experiences of life and restrictions in the Aboriginal settlement. 

Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke's viral protest inside New Zealand's parliament was an objection to a piece of legislation that is "looking for a problem where there isn't one".  

More than a year after one of Australia's more controversial referendums, "where to from here?" is a question many continue to ask. But there are hopes truth-telling will help to heal deep wounds in Western Australia.

Activists are protesting proposed changes to New Zealand's foundational document, the Treaty of Waitangi. But is the bill more bark than bite? 

Rottnest Island has for years been a beloved holiday destination for families and celebrities alike, but there have been renewed efforts to educate visitors about the coastal paradise’s dark history.

A Ngarrindjeri man's remains which were once traded for a prehistoric tiger skull will finally make their way home this weekend, as one of fourteen First Nations ancestors returned to Australia from United States museums.

Major user groups of a Victorian state park say they feel excluded as traditional owners celebrate the protection of its cultural heritage.

Fears "Voice, Treaty, Truth is dead in Queensland" as new government moves to officially shut down truth-telling inquiry.

For weeks, senior Larrakia traditional owner Richard Fejo had been wrestling with the impact of Northern Territory laws targeting youth crime. Now he says he is taking a stand.

Premier David Crisafulli and his team have a long list of priorities they hope to achieve, including reforming the public service, easing the housing crisis, improving cost of living stress, and strengthening Queensland's health system.

First Nations people across Queensland are reacting to the new government's stand on truth-telling.

Chair Joshua Creamer says he has had "no communication from the new government" following Saturday's election, but would welcome the chance to discuss the inquiry's work.

A CHOICE investigation across four remote First Nations communities has found grocery items cost more than double capital city prices, with calls for the federal government to introduce price monitoring tools and price caps on essentials. 

Aboriginal Land Councils are seeking legal authority to represent their communities in planning matters on non-native title land after the federal government halted a NSW gold project.

About 8,500 Aboriginal people who were underpaid or had their wages withheld due to discriminatory policy between 1936 and 1972 will be reimbursed by the state government following the court's decision.

An Aboriginal elder who forks out more than 80 per cent of her income on groceries hopes the government can further subsidise the cost of transporting goods to her Gulf island community.

WA's Aboriginal affairs minister has shocked Equinox Resources by declining an application to begin drilling near Karijini National Park, a move welcomed by traditional owners.

The current A-League Men's competition has less than a handful of Indigenous players, but emerging talent Bailey O'Neil and mentor Travis Dodd want to "get that ball rolling" when it comes to improving pathways.

Just 40 minutes were set aside for a parliamentary reception for the royals, but independent senator Lidia Thorpe only needed one of those minutes to make international headlines.