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

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National Indigenous Radio Service's (NIRS) weekly wrap of First Nations stories.  It takes a look at issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Isl 
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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.  

 

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