It has been 12 years since we commenced this national effort to close the gap in quality of life outcomes between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians.  While we have made some progress, these latest results are unacceptable.  These are not just statistics. These are people – sons and daughters, brothers and sisters, aunties and uncles.  If

Today I pay my respects on the passing of Aunty Pamela Mam, a remarkable humanitarian, an Aboriginal Elder, role model, patron and matriarch. I first met Aunty Pam when I was the Federal Minister for Indigenous Health in 2009, however she is well remembered and respected for her work of more than 60 years in the

Grants of between $1,000 and $5,000 are available to eligible not-for-profit community organisations. This funding can be used to: Purchase eligible small equipment items for use by volunteers Contribute to volunteers’ fuel costs Contribute to transport costs for volunteers with disability who are unable to drive Assist with the costs of training courses for volunteers

The need for increased investment in tourism infrastructure has been highlighted in the 2019 Tourism Investment Monitor report, released this week by Tourism Research Australia. The report calls for more spending on tourism infrastructure to support diverse, high-quality accommodation and attractions, along with increased investment in regional areas. Labor understands the importance of infrastructure and

The Morrison Government yesterday revealed their real plan to quarantine more of people’s social security payments in the Northern Territory.   Earlier this year, the Liberals promised they would not increase how much of a person’s payment would be quarantined:   “For existing participants on the Income Management and BasicsCard program, there will be no

Scott Morrison has this week announced infrastructure funding for all mainland states – leaving the Territory out in the cold. Shadow Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Catherine King said the ad-hoc announcements across the country showed Scott Morrison was under pressure to be seen to be doing something. “These ad-hoc infrastructure announcements are

Member for Lingiari Warren Snowdon will today travel to Pukatja in northern South Australia for the official opening of the community’s Dialysis Centre which commenced operation recently. “Congratulations to the Purple House and the community of Pukatja, Ernabella on the official opening of the The Kinyin McKenzie Dialysis Centre.” Mr Snowdon said. The Centre is

Federal Labor is appalled by reports of the exploitation of Indigenous artists in Central Australia, and welcomes news that the government will take the issue seriously. According to the reports, several well-known Indigenous artists have been subject to no less than servitude, after being forced by an unnamed dealer to produce new artworks to pay

Communities in Northern Australia are struggling, the economy is growing at its slowest pace in a decade, wages are stagnant, and there is no help from the Morrison Government. Through Senate Estimates, Labor uncovered information that confirms many of the Morrison Government’s infrastructure projects won’t start for years. Across Northern Australia, less than a third of infrastructure

The closure of the Uluru climb is an important moment for reconciliation in Australia. It marks respect for Aboriginal culture and will become one of the defining stories of our nation’s healing, coming together and maturity. The Anangu traditional owners have been asking people not to climb since Uluru was handed back in 1985. Signs