On International Day of World Indigenous Peoples, Labor stands with First Nations people in recognising their unique status as the First People of this nation. It is time this was recognised within our political structures, and within our Constitution. Labor is determined to give First Nations people a say in the matters that affect them

Today’s visit to the Alice by Prime Minister Turnbull was a poorly planned shameless political stunt. While it always good to have Prime Minister’s visit this wonderful place you reckon he would have come here with a clear purpose in mind, that is not what happened today.   In a stumbling bumbling interview on ABC

The Labor-initiated Joint Select Committee on Constitutional Recognition has today released its interim report, putting calls for a Voice for First Nations people back on the national agenda. More than a year after the Uluru Statement from the Heart and the Final Report of the Referendum Council, the overwhelming evidence to this Committee is that First

“The chance, this Sunday evening and Monday morning of the Prime Minister’s overnight stay in Tennant Creek is a rare opportunity for the community to share their story with the country’s leader.” Local Federal Member. Warren Snowdon said today.   Tennant Creek is the regional town centre of the vast Barkly Tablelands located on the Stuart

The decision to shift senior NDIS management out of the Territory raises serious concerns about the Government’s ability to deliver the locally-adapted services Territorians with disability need. In the latest quarter, over half of all NDIS participants were using less than 50 per cent of their plan. This means people are missing out on the

Today marks the Centenary of the Battle of Hamel. Described as a brilliant success, the Battle of Hamel took place on July 4, 1918 and lasted 93 minutes. Hamel would later be cited in establishing Sir John Monash’s reputation among allied forces, as he became known for his meticulous planning and coordinated approach. The Battle

Federal Member for Lingiari Warren Snowdon has congratulated Selena Uibo, the Member for Arnhem on her appointment as the Northern Territory Labor Government’s 9th Minister.   Ms Uibo has strong family connections to the Territory and following completion of her Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education dual degree spent four years teaching at Numbulwar school.   “I

THE HON. BILL SHORTEN MP LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION SHADOW MINISTER FOR INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS & ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDERS MEMBER FOR MARIBYRNONG ADDRESS TO THE BARUNGA FESTIVAL OPENING CEREMONY BARUNGA, NORTHERN TERRITORY  SATURDAY, 9 JUNE 2018 I acknowledge the traditional custodians of this land, I pay my respects to elders past, present and emerging.

Today we mark the 30th anniversary of the Barunga Statement being presented to Prime Minister Bob Hawke. We acknowledge that in too many ways, the Parliament has not lived-up to the promises of thirty years ago. We recognise that too few of the Barunga words have become deeds. But Labor remains committed to the aspirations

THE HON. BILL SHORTEN MP LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION SHADOW MINISTER FOR INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS & ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDERS MEMBER FOR MARIBYRNONG ADDRESS TO THE LAND COUNCIL MEETING  BARUNGA, NORTHERN TERRITORY  FRIDAY, 8 JUNE 2018 I want to acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land and pay my respects to elders past, present and