Albanese open to Makarrata commission for truth and treaty for Indigenous Australians
But the government is being urged to move more quickly in outlining Indigenous policy after failure of voice referendumGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThe prime minister, Anthony Albanese, says he will attend Arnhem Land’s Garma festival in August to “talk about a way forward” on Indigenous policy after the defeat of the voice referendum, keeping open the prospect of setting up a Makarrata commission to advance truth and treaty processes.But key advocates for the referendum have urged the government to move more quickly in outlining its new agenda, including honouring Albanese’s election night pledge to implement the Uluru statement from the heart “in full”.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading...
But the government is being urged to move more quickly in outlining Indigenous policy after failure of voice referendum
The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, says he will attend Arnhem Land’s Garma festival in August to “talk about a way forward” on Indigenous policy after the defeat of the voice referendum, keeping open the prospect of setting up a Makarrata commission to advance truth and treaty processes.
But key advocates for the referendum have urged the government to move more quickly in outlining its new agenda, including honouring Albanese’s election night pledge to implement the Uluru statement from the heart “in full”.
Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading...
