Since the referendum, we’ve seen the No vote used to justify rolling back symbolic recognition—like Welcome to Country and the flying of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags. But what does the No vote actually mean? A panel of legal and political experts,… Read More »Is a Vote “No”, a “No” to Everything?
ABC Article by Thomas Kelsall and Kathryn Bermingham, on Wednesday 2nd April. In short: Members of SA’s First Nations Voice say they feel the state government is listening to their advice on legislation, but the model could be improved. Concerns… Read More »Two years since SA’s First Nations Voice to Parliament legislation passed, has it been a success?
Presented by The Bob Halwke Ministerial Centre in partnership with WOMADelaide Planet Talks on 6 March. The video of this event is now available and can be viewed here: What is the role of stories and storytellers in creating a… Read More »Rachel Perkins, Dr Debra Dank & Daniel Riley In-Conversation with Prof Wesley Enoch AM
On Sunday, 23 February 2025, Senator the Hon Malarndirri McCarthy, Minister for Indigenous Australians, discusses important initiatives around Australia that are working to make a positive difference in local communities. The key to each of the examples has been the… Read More »Closing the Gap is a long-term commitment
Apology Day 2025: hear from Reconciliation SA CEO Jason Downs and hear some of the poignant stories that have been told to us in the past films and events, by people who were part of the stolen generation and their… Read More »Apology Day Commemoration Message
Today, 24 January, The Conversation published a list of 10 books to read on Australia Day. Some of their leading historians chose works that they consider crucial to understanding our culture and history. Notably, for those who are interested in… Read More »Essential Books to read on 26 January
This article has been copied from ANTAR website. On 26 January 1788, 11 British ships carrying 1,023 people concluded their voyage from Portsmouth in the United Kingdom to Warrane (Sydney Cove). It was there that Captain Arthur Phillip raised the… Read More »26 January: truth telling
A powerful Inaugural Address to a joint sitting of the SA Parliament by one of the Presiding Members of the SA First Nations Voice to Parliament, Leeroy Bilney. The significant address took place in the Legislative Council chamber at 11am… Read More »South Australia’s First Nations Voice to Parliament Inaugural Address
The Queensland Government’s decision to abolish the state’s Truth-telling and Healing Inquiry and repeal its Path to Treaty Act marks a major step backwards for First Nations rights, says Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner Katie Kiss. Newly-elected Premier David… Read More »Ending QLD Truth-telling and Healing Inquiry is harmful and divisive
The Queensland Truth-telling and Healing Inquiry has released its first report. The report highlights some of its key achievements since starting on 1 July 2024. It also shares information about the hearings and sessions already held and how the Inquiry… Read More »Truth-telling and healing Inquiry releases first report