Labor First Nations Ministers and Shadow Ministers held an historic first meeting yesterday to discuss issues confronting Indigenous Australians as the nation responds to the COVID-19 pandemic.   The meeting of Labor’s federal, state and territory Indigenous affairs counterparts discussed the preparedness of government and communities, as well as the strategies being implemented to protect

Labor is calling on the Morrison Government to use its idle $5 billion Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) to provide further economic stimulus to Northern Australia in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak. Many parts of Northern Australia were already suffering above average unemployment and have now been hit hard by coronavirus. At a time

Labor supports urgent action required to protect Indigenous Australians living in remote communities.   Indigenous Australians are disproportionately at risk of serious infection from COVID-19.   This is due to high rates of chronic illnesses in our community.   Indigenous Australians also have a lower capacity to isolate as a result of the prevalence of

SUBJECT: Coronavirus, CDP, Remote Communities LIZ TREVASKIS, HOST :  On ABC Radio Darwin and the Northern Territory. Do you feel as though the advice you’re getting at the moment is clear on how you should be responding to COVID-19. The Federal Government has copped a bit of flak for not necessarily being clear enough and

Our country has been built on the hard work of our senior Australians. Seniors have made a tremendous contribution to the life and prosperity we enjoy today. We owe a duty as a nation to ensure that every older Australian in our community can age well – with the respect, support and opportunities they deserve.

We welcome the announcement that an in-principle agreement has been reached in the class action in respect to PFAS contamination in Williamtown, Katherine and Oakey. These communities have been severely affected by PFAS contamination which leached from neighbouring RAAF bases. The Williamtown, Katherine and Oakey communities have consistently shown courage, strength and determination throughout this

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