New laws that have started this week give the National Indigenous Children's Commissioner the powers she needs to do her job.

The laws cement Commissioner Sue-Anne Hunter's role in advocating for Indigenous children and holding governments accountable.

Other Highlights:
There are fears that proposed changes to the Crown Land Management Act in New South Wales will weaken Aboriginal land rights.
Controversial police knife-wanding laws have been made permanent in New South Wales.
The Federal Government is being urged to change how it consults with Indigenous communities following its attempts to get feedback on its arts policy. 

This week's episode is presented by Adam Evans.

New laws that have started this week give the National Indigenous Children's Commissioner the powers she needs to do her job.
The laws cement Commissioner Sue-Anne Hunter's role in advocating for Indigenous children and holding governments accountable.
Other Highlights:
<ul>
<li>There are fears that proposed changes to the Crown Land Management Act in New South Wales will weaken Aboriginal land rights.</li>
<li>Controversial police knife-wanding laws have been made permanent in New South Wales.</li>
<li>The Federal Government is being urged to change how it consults with Indigenous communities following its attempts to get feedback on its arts policy.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
This week's episode is presented by Adam Evans.

National Indigenous Radio Service's (NIRS) weekly wrap of First Nations stories. It takes a look at issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across Australia and at First Nations matters around the globe.

National Indigenous Radio Service's (NIRS) weekly wrap of First Nations stories. It takes a look at issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across Australia and at First Nations matters around the globe.

Weekly News In Review

National Indigenous Radio’s Weekly News-in-Review takes an in-depth look at the issues affecting First Nations communities around Australia.

National Indigenous Radio’s Weekly News-in-Review takes an in-depth look at the issues affecting First Nations communities around Australia.

The National Indigenous Children's Commissioner Officially Starts 

The Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion has heard government policies often cause divisions between communities.

The royal commission has focused on social cohesion and community relations in its last hearing block this week.

Other highlights:
A guide has been launched to create more culturally aware workplaces for First Nations employees.
Indigenous Elders, leaders and innovative programs have been recognised at the National NAIDOC Awards in Mparntwe Alice Springs. 
Short films shown at the Melbourne International Film Festival explores treaty in Victoria.

This episode is presented by Adam Evans.

The Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion has heard government policies often cause divisions between communities.
The royal commission has focused on social cohesion and community relations in its last hearing block this week.
Other highlights:
<ul>
<li>A guide has been launched to create more culturally aware workplaces for First Nations employees.</li>
<li>Indigenous Elders, leaders and innovative programs have been recognised at the National NAIDOC Awards in Mparntwe Alice Springs.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Short films shown at the Melbourne International Film Festival explores treaty in Victoria.</li>
</ul>
This episode is presented by Adam Evans.

The concept of social cohesion called into question at Royal Commission

An inquiry investigating racism and hatred directed at First Nations people is reviewing more than 700 submissions. 

It's heard first hand accounts of how systemic racism is affecting the everyday lives of Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders.

Other Highlights:
Western Australia's police trial of AI facial recognition technology has been described as disturbing and inappropriate.
Calls for an overhaul the telecommunication industry's regulations to establish quality standards.
Researchers find dolphins on Australia's east coast engage in the practice of "shelling".

This episode if presented by Adam Evans.

An inquiry investigating racism and hatred directed at First Nations people is reviewing more than 700 submissions.&nbsp;
It's heard first hand accounts of how systemic racism is affecting the everyday lives of Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders.
Other Highlights:
<ul>
<li>Western Australia's police trial of AI facial recognition technology has been described as disturbing and inappropriate.</li>
<li>Calls for an overhaul the telecommunication industry's regulations to establish quality standards.</li>
<li>Researchers find dolphins on Australia's east coast engage in the practice of "shelling".</li>
</ul>
This episode if presented by Adam Evans.

Racism Inquiry considering more than 700 submissions

Over 60 per cent of Indigenous students in the Northern Territory need extra support with reading and numeracy. 

That's according to the latest NAPLAN test results.

In other states and the ACT that figure is around 33 per cent. 

It's led to calls for a change to the education system especially for Indigenous students who speak English as a second language. 

Other stories in this episode include:
Former Northern Territory police officers launch a class action over alleged racial discrimination and abuse. 
SNAICC, the national voice for Indigenous children and young people breaks down the theme of this year's National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day.
And students from across the Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula have taken part in the Junior Indigenous Youth Parliament on Thursday Island.                  

This week's episode is hosted by Harrison Pedersen.                      

Over 60 per cent of Indigenous students in the Northern Territory need extra support with reading and numeracy.&nbsp;
That's according to the latest NAPLAN test results.
In other states and the ACT that figure is around 33 per cent.&nbsp;
It's led to calls for a change to the education system especially for Indigenous students who speak English as a second language.&nbsp;
Other stories in this episode include:
<ul>
<li>Former Northern Territory police officers launch a class action over alleged racial discrimination and abuse.&nbsp;</li>
<li>SNAICC, the national voice for Indigenous children and young people breaks down the theme of this year's National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day.</li>
<li>And students from across the Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula have taken part in the Junior Indigenous Youth Parliament on Thursday Island.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
This week's episode is hosted by Harrison Pedersen.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

The National Indigenous Children's Commissioner Officially Starts

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