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:
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<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>
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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.

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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.