In Queensland, the Truth Telling and Healing inquiry will be scrapped should the LNP wins the state election.   

The LNP originally supported the Path to Treaty Act but backed away citing the failure of the Voice Referendum last year.  In it's election pitch to Queenslanders, the LNP says its too divisive.

You will hear why the Inquiry chair Joshua Creamer believes their work will continue regardless of election result.   

Other Highlights:
A suite of new crime laws in the NT have been labelled as racist.  Independent MP for Mulka says it's all about pushing Indigenous people out of towns;
Senator Lidia Thorpe speaks about her protest against King Charles III during the monach's visit to Australia;
Women of Colour's workplace report finds discrimination against women of colour is increasing. Executive Director Dr Varina Michaels says it's shocking but not surprising; and
New horror film Moogai hits cinemas soon.  You will hear what inspired writer and director, Jon Bell.  

In Queensland, the Truth Telling and Healing inquiry will be scrapped should the LNP wins the state election.   
The LNP originally supported the Path to Treaty Act but backed away citing the failure of the Voice Referendum last year.  In it's election pitch to Queenslanders, the LNP says its too divisive.
You will hear why the Inquiry chair Joshua Creamer believes their work will continue regardless of election result.   
Other Highlights:
<ul>
<li>A suite of new crime laws in the NT have been labelled as racist.  Independent MP for Mulka says it's all about pushing Indigenous people out of towns;</li>
<li>Senator Lidia Thorpe speaks about her protest against King Charles III during the monach's visit to Australia;</li>
<li>Women of Colour's workplace report finds discrimination against women of colour is increasing. Executive Director Dr Varina Michaels says it's shocking but not surprising; and</li>
<li>New horror film Moogai hits cinemas soon.  You will hear what inspired writer and director, Jon Bell.  </li>
</ul>

Future of Queensland's truth-telling and treaty in doubt

This week Indigenous leaders have been reflecting on the past 12 months following the one year anniversary of the Indigenous Voice to Parliament Referendum. 

Speaking to NIRS the Federal Minister for Indigenous Australians Malarndirri McCarthy says it's time to focus on Closing the Gap and for the nation to continue to push for systemic change. 

Other Highlights Include:
Amnesty International's Indigenous spokesperson Rodney Dillon highlights the polices which will impact young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders going into the Queensland State Election. 
Kooma man and activist Wayne Wharton outlines upcoming protests against King Charles III's Australian Visit.    
And, Traditional yarning circles are being used to reduce suicidal thoughts among First Nations school students in Queensland.

This weeks show is presented by Harrison Pedersen.  

This week Indigenous leaders have been reflecting on the past 12 months following the one year anniversary of the Indigenous Voice to Parliament Referendum. 
Speaking to NIRS the Federal Minister for Indigenous Australians Malarndirri McCarthy says it's time to focus on Closing the Gap and for the nation to continue to push for systemic change. 
Other Highlights Include:
<ul>
<li>Amnesty International's Indigenous spokesperson Rodney Dillon highlights the polices which will impact young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders going into the Queensland State Election. </li>
<li>Kooma man and activist Wayne Wharton outlines upcoming protests against King Charles III's Australian Visit.    </li>
<li>And, Traditional yarning circles are being used to reduce suicidal thoughts among First Nations school students in Queensland.</li>
</ul>
This weeks show is presented by Harrison Pedersen.

Calls for systemic change one year on from the voice referendum

The Centre against Racial Profiling has found that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are 11 times more likely to be searched by Victorian Police than non Indigenous people. 

The Centre's Dr Tamar Hopkins has told NIRS the situation is stark. 

Other Highlights: 
Queensland's Truth Telling and Healing Inquiry is working on bespoke hearings in Cherbourg. 
Dr Tim Senior explains why 88 per cent of GPs are happier working in Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations.
And, Indigenous-led game Studio GUCK breakdown their game Blaktasia: Invasion of the Murk. 

This week's show is presented by Harrison Pedersen. 

The Centre against Racial Profiling has found that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are 11 times more likely to be searched by Victorian Police than non Indigenous people. 
The Centre's Dr Tamar Hopkins has told NIRS the situation is stark. 
Other Highlights: 
<ul>
<li>Queensland's Truth Telling and Healing Inquiry is working on bespoke hearings in Cherbourg. </li>
<li>Dr Tim Senior explains why 88 per cent of GPs are happier working in Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations.</li>
<li>And, Indigenous-led game Studio GUCK breakdown their game Blaktasia: Invasion of the Murk. </li>
</ul>
This week's show is presented by Harrison Pedersen.

New data shows Indigenous Victorians are 11 times more likely to be searched by police

The national peak organisation for Indigenous children has welcomed the establishment of the National Commission for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young people.

The CEO of the Secretariat for National Aboriginal and Islander Child Care, Catherine Liddle has told NIRS News it will be a game changer. 

Other highlights: 
CEO of Indigenous newspaper Koori Mail calls for culturally safe workplaces following a review into racism at the ABC. 
Karajerri Traditional Owner Braedan Taylor breaks down a groundbreaking land monitoring project that covers 40 per cent of the country. 
And, Students in Cherbourg have worked with the University of Queensland to produce books that feature their traditional Wakka Wakka language.

This week's episode is presented by Harrison Pedersen 

The national peak organisation for Indigenous children has welcomed the establishment of the National Commission for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young people.
The CEO of the Secretariat for National Aboriginal and Islander Child Care, Catherine Liddle has told NIRS News it will be a game changer. 
Other highlights: 
<ul>
<li>CEO of Indigenous newspaper Koori Mail calls for culturally safe workplaces following a review into racism at the ABC. </li>
<li>Karajerri Traditional Owner Braedan Taylor breaks down a groundbreaking land monitoring project that covers 40 per cent of the country. </li>
<li>And, Students in Cherbourg have worked with the University of Queensland to produce books that feature their traditional Wakka Wakka language.</li>
</ul>
This week's episode is presented by Harrison Pedersen

Game changing National Commission for Indigenous young people established

The Head of Queensland's Truth Telling and Healing Inquiry says this week's hearings have uncovered "160 years of failure" from the state's government departments.  

This week the Inquiry has heard from the Queensland Police Service, the health department and the Department of Treaty, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships. 

Inquiry Chair Joshua Creamer has told NIRS the evidence showed that the departments had failed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. 

Other highlights: 
South Australia's voice for Indigenous children "Wakwakurna Kanyini" launches. 
Redfern Legal Centre launches a first of it's kind Police Accountability Dashboard.
And The North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency's Principal Legal Officer Jared Sharp welcomes the return of Community Courts. 

This week's show is presented by Harrison Pedersen

The Head of Queensland's Truth Telling and Healing Inquiry says this week's hearings have uncovered "160 years of failure" from the state's government departments.  
This week the Inquiry has heard from the Queensland Police Service, the health department and the Department of Treaty, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships. 
Inquiry Chair Joshua Creamer has told NIRS the evidence showed that the departments had failed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. 
Other highlights: 
<ul>
<li>South Australia's voice for Indigenous children "Wakwakurna Kanyini" launches. </li>
<li>Redfern Legal Centre launches a first of it's kind Police Accountability Dashboard.</li>
<li>And The North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency's Principal Legal Officer Jared Sharp welcomes the return of Community Courts. </li>
</ul>
This week's show is presented by Harrison Pedersen

160 years of failure: Queensland's Truth-Telling Inquiry Continues

This week was the first week of hearings for Queensland's Truth-Telling and Healing Inquiry. 

The three year inquiry is set to investigate how colonialism has impacted the state's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

However, Queensland's opposition party says it will disband the inquiry if it wins next month's state election. 

Speaking to NIRS, Aunty Lesley Williams talk about her story that she shared with the inquiry and what she hopes comes from it.

Other highlights:
SNAICC CEO Catherine Liddle welcomes the Productivity Commission's report into early childhood education and care. 
Palawa Woman Gwenda Darling explains what Dementia Action Weeks means to her.

And, 
Big Name No Blankets star Baykali Gnambarr describes what its like portraying  Warumpi Band's legendary guitarist Sammy Butcher.

This week was the first week of hearings for Queensland's Truth-Telling and Healing Inquiry. 
The three year inquiry is set to investigate how colonialism has impacted the state's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
However, Queensland's opposition party says it will disband the inquiry if it wins next month's state election. 
Speaking to NIRS, Aunty Lesley Williams talk about her story that she shared with the inquiry and what she hopes comes from it.
Other highlights:
<ul>
<li>SNAICC CEO Catherine Liddle welcomes the Productivity Commission's report into early childhood education and care. </li>
<li>Palawa Woman Gwenda Darling explains what Dementia Action Weeks means to her.</li>
</ul>
And, 
<ul>
<li>Big Name No Blankets star Baykali Gnambarr describes what its like portraying  Warumpi Band's legendary guitarist Sammy Butcher.</li>
</ul>

Queensland's Truth-Telling inquiry begins hearings amid concerns of cancellation

Minister for Indigenous Australians Senator Malarndirri McCarthy says despite the setbacks of the Voice referendum, the government is still committed to Truth and Treaty processes.

The Yanyuwa Garrawa Senator from Borroloola in the Gulf of Carpentaria is urging First Nations people to take part in the Senate Inquiry into Makarrata that will start travelling around the country next month.

The Senator for the Northern Territory tells N-I-R-S reporter Nance Haxton that with the lack of bi-partisan support for the Voice, her focus is now on Closing the Gap.

Other highlights:
Gudanji for Country Director Rikki Dank speaks about establishing a sustainable economy without hindering culture, local wildlife and the environment.
Waka Waka and Gubi Gubi Paralympian Samantha Schmidt speaks about her campaign in Paris.
Kamilaro woman and Netball Australia's First Nations engagement lead Ali Tucker-Munro talks about this weekend's inaugural First Nations tournament.
Co-playwrights Tibian Wyles and Lenny Donahue speak about their play Dear Brother which had a standing ovation at its official opening at the Brisbane Festival.

This week's episode is presented by Adam Evans.

Minister for Indigenous Australians Senator Malarndirri McCarthy says despite the setbacks of the Voice referendum, the government is still committed to Truth and Treaty processes.
The Yanyuwa Garrawa Senator from Borroloola in the Gulf of Carpentaria is urging First Nations people to take part in the Senate Inquiry into Makarrata that will start travelling around the country next month.
The Senator for the Northern Territory tells N-I-R-S reporter Nance Haxton that with the lack of bi-partisan support for the Voice, her focus is now on Closing the Gap.
Other highlights:
<ul>
<li>Gudanji for Country Director Rikki Dank speaks about establishing a sustainable economy without hindering culture, local wildlife and the environment.</li>
<li>Waka Waka and Gubi Gubi Paralympian Samantha Schmidt speaks about her campaign in Paris.</li>
<li>Kamilaro woman and Netball Australia's First Nations engagement lead Ali Tucker-Munro talks about this weekend's inaugural First Nations tournament.</li>
<li>Co-playwrights Tibian Wyles and Lenny Donahue speak about their play Dear Brother which had a standing ovation at its official opening at the Brisbane Festival.</li>
</ul>
This week's episode is presented by Adam Evans.

The Minister for Indigenous Australians says the Government is focusing on Closing the Gap

More than $650 million dollars of government-controlled money has been unlocked to drive Aboriginal development across the Northern Territory.

Until now, it had been locked up in the government controlled Aboriginal Benefits Account.
Aboriginal Investment NT has developed a five-year plan to support Aboriginal organisations and businesses and investment opportunities in the territory.

NIRS speaks to CEO, Elly Patira, about what this means for the community. 

Other highlights:
Independent Senator, Lidia Thorpe calls on the Federal Government to intervene after another youth dies in custody in Western Australia;
Five Indigenous writers walk away with prizes at the Queensland Literary Awards; and
Owner of First Nations start-up Yindi Indigenous Manufacturing, talks about their furniture collaboration with Officeworks.   

This week's episode is presented by Adam Evans.  

More than $650 million dollars of government-controlled money has been unlocked to drive Aboriginal development across the Northern Territory.
Until now, it had been locked up in the government controlled Aboriginal Benefits Account. Aboriginal Investment NT has developed a five-year plan to support Aboriginal organisations and businesses and investment opportunities in the territory.
NIRS speaks to CEO, Elly Patira, about what this means for the community. 
Other highlights:
<ul>
<li>Independent Senator, Lidia Thorpe calls on the Federal Government to intervene after another youth dies in custody in Western Australia;</li>
<li>Five Indigenous writers walk away with prizes at the Queensland Literary Awards; and</li>
<li>Owner of First Nations start-up Yindi Indigenous Manufacturing, talks about their furniture collaboration with Officeworks.   </li>
</ul>
This week's episode is presented by Adam Evans.

Hundreds of millions of dollars unlocked in the NT for Aboriginal development

Fresh from defeating Labor in the NT election, the Country Liberal Party vows to get tough on crime.

New Chief Minister, Lia Finocchiaro, plans to lower the age of criminal responsibility to 10, increase funding to police and is considering the re-introduction of the use of spit hoods in youth detention centres. 

Meanwhile, Labor has a major task ahead if it wants to return to government after securing four seats, with another still to be determined.  NIRS speaks to Member for Arnhem and Nunggayinbala and Anindilyakwa woman Selena Uibo about leading the party and the impact of the CLP's agenda on crime.   

Other highlights:
The North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency says it's concerned about the Country Liberal Party's hard stance on crime;
Reverend Dr Gondarra OAM honoured at a funeral in Darwin; and
A Queensland Museum exhibition is honouring the heritage and contribution of Australian South Sea Islanders.

This week's episode is presented by Harrison Pedersen

Fresh from defeating Labor in the NT election, the Country Liberal Party vows to get tough on crime.
New Chief Minister, Lia Finocchiaro, plans to lower the age of criminal responsibility to 10, increase funding to police and is considering the re-introduction of the use of spit hoods in youth detention centres. 
Meanwhile, Labor has a major task ahead if it wants to return to government after securing four seats, with another still to be determined.  NIRS speaks to Member for Arnhem and Nunggayinbala and Anindilyakwa woman Selena Uibo about leading the party and the impact of the CLP's agenda on crime.   
Other highlights:
<ul>
<li>The North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency says it's concerned about the Country Liberal Party's hard stance on crime;</li>
<li>Reverend Dr Gondarra OAM honoured at a funeral in Darwin; and</li>
<li>A Queensland Museum exhibition is honouring the heritage and contribution of Australian South Sea Islanders.</li>
</ul>
This week's episode is presented by Harrison Pedersen

Voters back CLP in NT elections with new Chief Minister promising tough on crime stance

This week, National Children's Commissioner Anne Hollonds released a report calling for wide ranging changes to the country's youth justice system. 

Among the Help Way Earlier Report's 24 recommendations the assessment  also supports the Federal Government to legislating the United Nation's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Human rights advocate and Lawyer Dr Hannah McGlade tells NIRS the recommendations are far reaching and now its up to the Federal Government to bring them in.  

Other highlights:

Indigenous family violence advocates react to the National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children's first annual report. 

Support for Indigenous Women experiencing anxiety and depression after giving birth. 

And, Kaurareg singer songwriter GLVES discusses how AI is threatening Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander musicians. 

This week's episode is presented by Harrison Pedersen

This week, National Children's Commissioner Anne Hollonds released a report calling for wide ranging changes to the country's youth justice system. 
Among the <a href="https://humanrights.gov.au/our-work/childrens-rights/publications/help-way-earlier#:~:text=%E2%80%93%20transforming%20child%20justice,-Children's%20Rights&amp;text=Children's%20Rights-,'Help%20way%20earlier!',children's%20rights%20and%20sound%20evidence.">Help Way Earlier Report's</a> 24 recommendations the assessment  also supports the Federal Government to legislating the United Nation's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Human rights advocate and Lawyer Dr Hannah McGlade tells NIRS the recommendations are far reaching and now its up to the Federal Government to bring them in.  
Other highlights:
Indigenous family violence advocates react to the National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children's first annual report. 
Support for Indigenous Women experiencing anxiety and depression after giving birth. 
And, Kaurareg singer songwriter GLVES discusses how AI is threatening Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander musicians. 
This week's episode is presented by Harrison Pedersen

Youth justice report calls for greater support for Indigenous self-determination

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