Former Greens member for the Victorian state seat of Northcote, Lidia Thorpe, says that the rate of removal of Indigenous children has increased 400 per cent over the last decade. But Fact Check finds that doesn't check out.
Category Archives: Indigenous Policy
The Barkly region is set to receive $60m — but it’s still unclear what will be funded
Representatives from all levels of government jet into Tennant Creek to sign a "statement of intent" to progress a regional deal for the outback region, but no specific projects are announced.
Parliamentary Committee backs Indigenous Voice to Parliament
The committee tasked with finding a way forward on constitutional recognition has recommended the government work with Indigenous people to design a model for the voice to parliament.
Tony Abbott urges QLD not to axe Family Responsibilities Commission
The Commission is part of the Cape York Welfare Reform Trial, which can quarantine people's welfare payments if they commit a criminal offence or if their children don't go to school
Indigenous voice to parliament should be reconsidered, bipartisan committee finds
Indigenous Australians should have a voice to parliament and the government should consider supporting the body, a bi-partisan committee says in its report being tabled in Parliament today. The recommendations come despite Scott Morrison's rejection of the concept.
Noel Pearson urges Shorten to prioritise Indigenous recognition over Republic
Cape York leader Noel Pearson calls on Opposition Leader Bill Shorten to put a referendum on Indigenous recognition to a vote if he wins the election next year and urges him to delay a plebiscite on a republic until after the Indigenous vote has been settled.
"There is no pathway to a referendum in this report"
Noel Pearson joins RN Drive ahead of the Parliamentary Committee tasked with finding a way forward on Indigenous Constitutional Recognition delivers its final report.
NSW faces backlash over proposed changes to child protection and adoption laws
Indigenous voices are warning of a new Stolen Generation if the bills are passed in NSW.
Australian policies failing vulnerable children, says report
The Children's Report says the Australian government is failing to develop policies and programs that adequately support children – particularly the country's most vulnerable and disadvantaged.
Indigenous envoy Tony Abbott embarks on remote community tour
Tony Abbott's brief as special envoy is to look for ways to improve school attendance and performance in remote communities.