‘My singular idea for solving the most long standing political problem in Australia, and that is the relationship between Indigenous people and the nation, is what a very large number of Aboriginal leaders are calling Empowered Communities.’

The proposed strategy, which would return control of funding and services to Indigenous communities, now needs to gain popular support.

Supporters of a landmark report that recommends a radical overhaul of Indigenous policy have begun try…

A body akin to the Productivity Commission should act as an “objective umpire” to ensure relationships between the federal government and Aboriginal communities were “empowering to the indigenous side”, says Cape York leader Noel Pearson.

Sean Gordon, Andrea Mason and Noel Pearson appeared on ABC’s Late…

What is glaringly obvious in the political administration of Indigenous affairs is the absence of a clear vision and set of policies for overcoming the extreme disadvantages suffered by a large proportion of the Aboriginal population.

Wha…

For Daralyn Bedford it came with a job. Larissa Malay hopes to be able to give it to her children if she can provide a stable home, something she never had. Shantelle Green credits growing up out bush. Natasha Short thanks “my strong mother” fo…