Over in Aotearoa this week 10s-of-thousands of Māori and non Māori protestors met outside of Parliament house in Wellington to push against anti-Māori policies.

It marked the end of an 8-day protest march or Hikoi which involved Māori nations marching across communities to make their voices heard. 

Speaking to NIRS, the University of Auckland's Māori Studies Professor Margaret Mutu breaks down the success of the Hikoi and what's next. 

Other Highlights
The future management of land and sea country will be developed by First Nations people, with the support of experts from eight universities.
 Rear Admiral Brett Sonter from the Australian Border Force, acknowledges an increase in foreign fishing vessels along the Northern Territory coastline.
And, An organisation that's working to prevent violence against women is calling out the media's lack of interest in reporting on crime against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women.

This week's show is presented by Harrison Pedersen. 

Over in Aotearoa this week 10s-of-thousands of Māori and non Māori protestors met outside of Parliament house in Wellington to push against anti-Māori policies.
It marked the end of an 8-day protest march or Hikoi which involved Māori nations marching across communities to make their voices heard. 
Speaking to NIRS, the University of Auckland's Māori Studies Professor Margaret Mutu breaks down the success of the Hikoi and what's next. 
Other Highlights
<ul>
<li>The future management of land and sea country will be developed by First Nations people, with the support of experts from eight universities.</li>
<li> Rear Admiral Brett Sonter from the Australian Border Force, acknowledges an increase in foreign fishing vessels along the Northern Territory coastline.</li>
<li>And, An organisation that's working to prevent violence against women is calling out the media's lack of interest in reporting on crime against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women.</li>
</ul>
This week's show is presented by Harrison Pedersen.

Over 40 thousand protestors push for Māori  rights in Aotearoa 

Foreign nationals illegally entering Australia through the Northern Territory coastline have angered the Northern Land Council.

The NLC's concerned about an increase in foreign fishing vessels along the NT coast.

The Council says rangers on Croker Island had to help four men who claimed to have paid $6,000 US dollars to be taken to Australia.

Other Highlights
A new report finds childhood trauma has a big influence on the behaviour of teenagers in the youth justice system.
A majority of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders don't believe their gendered violence complaints will be taken seriously by police. That is a finding within the latest National Community Attitudes towards Violence Against Women Survey.
A week of cultural ceremonies to acknowledge the Aboriginal men and boys who were incarcerated and buried on the island has wrapped up on Wadjemup, also known as Rottnest Island.
And we look at the bill that aims to alter the Treaty of Waitangi to apply to all citizens of New Zealand with nothing to differentiate Maori and non Maori. 

This week's show is presented by Adam Evans.  

Foreign nationals illegally entering Australia through the Northern Territory coastline have angered the Northern Land Council.
The NLC's concerned about an increase in foreign fishing vessels along the NT coast.
The Council says rangers on Croker Island had to help four men who claimed to have paid $6,000 US dollars to be taken to Australia.
Other Highlights
<ul>
<li>A new report finds childhood trauma has a big influence on the behaviour of teenagers in the youth justice system.</li>
<li>A majority of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders don't believe their gendered violence complaints will be taken seriously by police. That is a finding within the latest National Community Attitudes towards Violence Against Women Survey.</li>
<li>A week of cultural ceremonies to acknowledge the Aboriginal men and boys who were incarcerated and buried on the island has wrapped up on Wadjemup, also known as Rottnest Island.</li>
<li>And we look at the bill that aims to alter the Treaty of Waitangi to apply to all citizens of New Zealand with nothing to differentiate Maori and non Maori. </li>
</ul>
This week's show is presented by Adam Evans.

The Northern Land Council raises concerns about foreign nationals entering Australia through the Northern Territory coastline.

Indigenous leaders call on the Queensland Government to change its decision to scrap the Truth-telling and Healing Inquiry.  Inquiry chair, Joshua Creamer KC, along with Victoria's Yoorrook Commissioner Adjunct Professor, Sue-Anne Hunter talk about the importance of truth-telling.  Cherboug leaders also urge the government to continue hearings planned for their community.  

Other highlights:
Larrakia traditional owner resigns in protest of NT laws allowing children as young as 10 to be locked up;
Race Commissioner presents a bleak picture of entrenched racism in the country; and 
Winners at Reconciliation Australia's Indigenous Governance Awards

This week's show is presented by Adam Evans.  

Indigenous leaders call on the Queensland Government to change its decision to scrap the Truth-telling and Healing Inquiry.  Inquiry chair, Joshua Creamer KC, along with Victoria's Yoorrook Commissioner Adjunct Professor, Sue-Anne Hunter talk about the importance of truth-telling.  Cherboug leaders also urge the government to continue hearings planned for their community.  
Other highlights:
<ul>
<li>Larrakia traditional owner resigns in protest of NT laws allowing children as young as 10 to be locked up;</li>
<li>Race Commissioner presents a bleak picture of entrenched racism in the country; and </li>
<li>Winners at Reconciliation Australia's Indigenous Governance Awards</li>
</ul>
This week's show is presented by Adam Evans.

First Nations call on Qld government to stay on the path of Treaty and Truth-telling

Optus is the latest telco to run foul of consumer law in Australia.

Consumer watchdog, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has accused Optus for allegedly selling products to vulnerable customers they did not want or need, and then chasing them for debts. 

Most of the impacted consumers were Indigenous people living in regional, remote and very remote parts of the Northern Territory.

Chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb says many consumers experienced financial harm, incurring thousands of dollars of debt and experienced trauma such as shame, fear, and emotional distress about the debts or being pursued by debt collectors.

She spoke to NIRS this week about the nature of the breaches.

Other Highlights:
An investigation by consumer advocacy group, Choice, found essential groceries costs doubled in remote communities compared to capital cities.
Applications for the AMA's Indigenous Medical Scholarship are now open. Indigenous students are encouraged to apply.
The Work Exposure in Government Program brought together 55 students to Parliament House to provide hands-on experience and exposure to job opportunities.
The Federal Government has unveiled a First Nations Visitor Economy Partnership that will give Indigenous-owned businesses access to greater economic opportunities.

This week's episode is presented by Adam Evans.  

Optus is the latest telco to run foul of consumer law in Australia.
Consumer watchdog, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has accused Optus for allegedly selling products to vulnerable customers they did not want or need, and then chasing them for debts. 
Most of the impacted consumers were Indigenous people living in regional, remote and very remote parts of the Northern Territory.
Chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb says many consumers experienced financial harm, incurring thousands of dollars of debt and experienced trauma such as shame, fear, and emotional distress about the debts or being pursued by debt collectors.
She spoke to NIRS this week about the nature of the breaches.
Other Highlights:
<ul>
<li>An investigation by consumer advocacy group, Choice, found essential groceries costs doubled in remote communities compared to capital cities.</li>
<li>Applications for the AMA's Indigenous Medical Scholarship are now open. Indigenous students are encouraged to apply.</li>
<li>The Work Exposure in Government Program brought together 55 students to Parliament House to provide hands-on experience and exposure to job opportunities.</li>
<li>The Federal Government has unveiled a First Nations Visitor Economy Partnership that will give Indigenous-owned businesses access to greater economic opportunities.</li>
</ul>
This week's episode is presented by Adam Evans.

Optus sued for sales conduct targetting the vunerable

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

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