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The Guardian
Mick Dodson urges PM to reconsider 'shameful' rejection of voice to parliament
The Guardian
He said in any renewed talks between Indigenous people and the government, the various proposals put forward with the objective of correcting the injustices imposed on Australia's Indigenous people throughout the history of white settlement “ought to ...

ABC News (blog)
Banking royal commission: Funeral insurance sellers offered Vespa, cruise incentives
ABC News (blog)
Insurance company Select offered a Vespa scooter and Sydney-Sunshine Coast cruise as an incentive for phone sales staff to sell more policies, resulting in a spike in funeral policies sold to Indigenous customers. The financial services royal ...

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Pro Bono Australia
Next-Gen Indigenous Leader Addresses UN Human Rights Council
Pro Bono Australia
“In joining this council, the Australian government promised to uphold human rights and champion Indigenous peoples' rights. “For as long as Indigenous children are 25 times more likely to be sent to prison than non-Indigenous children, these will be ...

Pro Bono Australia
Next-Gen Indigenous Leader Addresses UN Human Rights Council
Pro Bono Australia
Across Australia, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children made up more than 50 per cent of the children locked away in youth prisons, figures showed. Belinda Lowe, Indigenous rights campaigner at Amnesty International, said the criminal justice ...

ABC News
Nation's first free meningococcal B vaccination program to be funded in South Australia
ABC News
The State Government announced it would be rolled out from October, with vaccinations to be provided by GPs, local government immunisation clinics, Aboriginal Health Services, Child and Family Health Services and Country Health SA. The targeted ...

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ABC News
Indigenous leaders gather for First Nations summit at Old Parliament House in Canberra
ABC News
Indigenous leaders and thinkers from around the world are in Canberra for the Australian National University's First Nations Governance Forum. They share a history and a journey. Indigenous peoples are 5 per cent of the world's population but represent ...

ABC News
Indigenous leaders gather for First Nations summit at Old Parliament House in Canberra
ABC News
Indigenous leaders and thinkers from around the world are in Canberra for the Australian National University's First Nations Governance Forum. They share a history and a journey. Indigenous peoples are 5 per cent of the world's population but represent ...

The Guardian
Head of insurer accused of ripping off Indigenous families had 'no qualifications'
The Guardian
... followed a training manual script that was displayed at the hearing. Howden said the company did not directly target Indigenous people for funeral plans but statistics showed the number of Indigenous Australians on its books had soared in recent years.
Financial sharks targeted Indigenous Australians: Royal CommissionNine
Banking royal commission hears how funeral insurance targets Indigenous customersABC News (blog)
Funeral insurer targeting Indigenous Australians ignored court ordersThe Sydney Morning Herald
ABC Local -NEWS.com.au
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The Guardian
Head of insurer accused of ripping off Indigenous families had 'no qualifications'
The Guardian
... followed a training manual script that was displayed at the hearing. Howden said the company did not directly target Indigenous people for funeral plans but statistics showed the number of Indigenous Australians on its books had soared in recent years.
Financial sharks targeted Indigenous Australians: Royal CommissionNine
Funeral insurance company targeted Indigenous AustraliansABC Local
Funeral insurer targeting Indigenous Australians ignored court ordersThe Sydney Morning Herald
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The Sydney Morning Herald
Funeral insurer targeting Indigenous Australians ignored court orders
The Sydney Morning Herald
A funeral insurer that heavily targets Indigenous Australian customers failed to include a disclaimer in some of its advertising that it was not an Aboriginal organisation, breaching Federal Court orders, and has still not acted on 2015 recommendations ...
Financial sharks targeted Indigenous Australians: Royal CommissionNine
Banking royal commission hears how funeral insurance targets Indigenous customersABC News (blog)
Banking inquiry told Indigenous people exploited by insurance companiesThe Guardian
ABC Local -NEWS.com.au
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The Sydney Morning Herald
Funeral insurer targeting Indigenous Australians ignored court orders
The Sydney Morning Herald
A funeral insurer that heavily targets Indigenous Australian customers failed to include a disclaimer in some of its advertising that it was not an Aboriginal organisation, breaching Federal Court orders, and has still not acted on 2015 recommendations ...
Banking royal commission hears how funeral insurance targets Indigenous customersABC News (blog)
Banking inquiry told Indigenous people exploited by insurance companiesThe Guardian
Royal commission hears how finance companies exploit Aboriginal peopleNEWS.com.au

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SmartCompany.com.au
Six government grants for businesses that you might not know about
SmartCompany.com.au
The Business Development and Assistance Program is run by the government's Indigenous Business Australia (IBA) program and is targeted at Australian SMEs or startups owned or operated by Australians of indigenous descent. If you are over 18 and of ...

Katherine Times
New CDU unit explores Indigenous sovereignty
Katherine Times
A new study unit at Charles Darwin University will explore the idea of treaties with Indigenous Australians. With pressure building in Australia for a treaty to be signed, unit coordinator and senior lecturer Greg Williams said it was important for ...

Katherine Times
New CDU unit explores Indigenous sovereignty
Katherine Times
A new study unit at Charles Darwin University will explore the idea of treaties with Indigenous Australians. With pressure building in Australia for a treaty to be signed, unit coordinator and senior lecturer Greg Williams said it was important for ...

Katherine Times
Rare Aboriginal bark paintings on show in Beijing
Katherine Times
“This delicate and beautiful collection of Arnhem Land bark paintings is one of Australia's great cultural treasures and the National Museum of Australia is delighted to share them with Chinese audiences,” National Museum director, Dr Mathew Trinca said.

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ABC News
Key Victorian highway project held up as protesters dig in over 'sacred' trees
ABC News
A State Government spokesperson said in a statement it was "continuing to work with traditional owners to get on and deliver this vital project". "We're proud that Victoria will be the first state in Australia to negotiate treaty with its first peoples ...

Nine
Financial sharks targeted Indigenous Australians: Royal Commission
Nine
Poor financial literacy has led to Aboriginal people being routinely ripped off by financial sharks, the banking royal commission has been told, with one witness who bought a costly funeral plan breaking down in tears. One company, Clear View Life ...
Banking royal commission hears funeral plan targeted Aboriginal ...ABC News
Banking inquiry told Indigenous people exploited by insurance companiesThe Guardian
Funeral insurer targeting Indigenous Australians ignored court ordersThe Sydney Morning Herald
NEWS.com.au
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Nine
Financial sharks targeted Indigenous Australians: Royal Commission
Nine
Poor financial literacy has led to Aboriginal people being routinely ripped off by financial sharks, the banking royal commission has been told, with one witness who bought a costly funeral plan breaking down in tears. One company, Clear View Life ...
Funeral insurer targeting Indigenous Australians ignored court ordersThe Sydney Morning Herald
Banking royal commission hears how funeral insurance targets ...ABC News (blog)
Banking inquiry told Indigenous people exploited by insurance companiesThe Guardian
The West Australian
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ABC News
Watershed moments in Indigenous Australia's struggle to be heard
ABC News
The story of the relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians is contested and complex. From the arrival of the First Fleet to the trauma of the Stolen Generations, the fight for land rights and the Uluru Statement from the Heart, it ...
Banking inquiry told Indigenous people exploited by insurance companiesThe Guardian
Financial sharks targeted Indigenous Australians: Royal CommissionNine
'Fake' funeral insurer used rainbow serpent logo to lure Indigenous AustraliansThe Sydney Morning Herald
NEWS.com.au
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ABC News
Watershed moments in Indigenous Australia's struggle to be heard
ABC News
The story of the relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians is contested and complex. From the arrival of the First Fleet to the trauma of the Stolen Generations, the fight for land rights and the Uluru Statement from the Heart, it ...
Financial sharks targeted Indigenous Australians: Royal CommissionNine
Banking inquiry told Indigenous people exploited by insurance companiesThe Guardian
'Fake' funeral insurer used rainbow serpent logo to lure Indigenous AustraliansThe Sydney Morning Herald
SBS
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