Tag: truth-telling
NT election: promises for Indigenous people buckle under history’s weight
The Top End heads to the polls this Saturday. In a territory that has been both over-governed and neglected, there’s little on offer for Indigenous communities.
Malarndirri McCarthy is the new Indigenous Affairs minister. She faces an extremely difficult task
After the referendum loss, the government hasn’t had much of a plan for Indigenous Australians. The new minister’s biggest challenge will be making one.
How can we have truth-telling without the Voice? Our research shows a way forward
Truth-telling is vital to building a greater understanding between First Nations and non-Indigenous Australians. New research offers insights into how this can be done.
50 years after Evonne Goolagong's Australian Open win, we should remember her achievements – and the racism she overcame
The Wiradjuri woman will be feted at this year’s Australian Open for her remarkable career. But this is also an opportunity for truth-telling.
How did the media perform on the Voice referendum? Let's talk about truth-telling and impartiality
The “he said/she said” reporting of yesteryear no longer serves a democratic purpose. Media must do better at calling out lies and misinformation.
Why is truth-telling so important? Our research shows meaningful reconciliation cannot occur without it
Truth-telling between First Nations and non-Indigenous people is a vital step in recognising past colonial wrongdoing. And research has found it is also a step towards self-determination and healing.