Mainstream Media (Keywords: Aboriginal, Australia)

Why a separate holiday for Indigenous Australians misses the point  The Conversation AU

An alternative holiday for Indigenous people doesn't address the arguments against celebrating nationhood on a day that causes offence to some citizens.

Aboriginal man Daniel Love allowed to stay in Australia after deportation threat  ABC News

An Aboriginal man who was facing deportation to Papua New Guinea is released from immigration detention and has his Australian visa reinstated, his lawyers ...

Mirage News
Reaffirmed Commitment to Partnering for Good Health and Wellbeing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
Mirage News
Australia's peak bodies for Indigenous health and specialist medicine have reaffirmed their commitment to working with the Australian Government as partners in reducing the current gap in health outcomes and life expectancy between Aboriginal and ...

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NEWS.com.au
PM rejects indigenous voice to parliament
NEWS.com.au
Mr Morrison also back-pedalled on his idea for a new national day to celebrate indigenous people and culture. He floated the proposal this week and reignited debate on keeping the Australia Day public holiday on January 26. "I haven't said it's a ...
Nation in two minds over extra indigenous holidayThe Australian
Scott Morrison's indigenous day proposal has divided MPs and the countryDaily Telegraph
Morrison back-pedals on Indigenous DayNews Mail
Courier Mail -InDaily
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ABC News
Tony Abbott's first visit to the NT as Indigenous envoy 'a photo opportunity', NT minister says
ABC News
The Northern Territory's Aboriginal Affairs Minister says he is "offended and disgusted" that former prime minister Tony Abbott failed to meet with him on his first trip to the NT as the Indigenous affairs envoy, labelling the visit an excuse to "get ...

Daily Telegraph
Randwick Council split on support for Harbour Bridge flag campaign
Daily Telegraph
Should the Aboriginal flag be flown on top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge all year round? The Australian flag is a permanent fixture on the landmark but at present the Aboriginal flag flies just 15 days a year. Randwick Mayor Lindsay Shurey introduced a ...

The Mandarin
New directions for Indigenous policy
The Mandarin
Not just a leadership shakeup, the Prime Minister's department is also embracing a rethink of the fundamentals of public administration in Indigenous Affairs — by listening to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians. On the heels of the ...

Google News

RACGP
NT putting a minimum floor price on alcohol: Evidence shows it works to reduce harm
RACGP
People in the NT consume alcohol at much higher levels and have the highest rate of risky alcohol consumption in Australia. In 2014, around 44% of people in the NT were drinking alcohol at a level that put them at risk of injury or other harms at least ...

The Australian
Scott Morrison slams Uluru Statement, claims it would be a 'third chamber of Parliament'
The Australian
Mr Morrison's latest comments come after national debate erupted yesterday by his suggestion for a separate day from Australia Day to celebrate indigenous culture and First Australians. Mr Morrison told Fran Kelly on RN Breakfast that he hadn't given ...

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Federal politicians in town for parliamentary hearing on indigenous Australians
Shepparton News
Four federal representatives were in Shepparton yesterday for a parliamentary hearing into the recognition of indigenous Australians. Liberal Party MP Julian Leeser joined Labor Senator Patrick Dodson and MP Warren Snowdon, along with independent MP ...

The Guardian
Scott Morrison claims Indigenous voice to parliament would be a ...
The Guardian
Prime minister tells Radio National Uluru proposal 'really is' a third chamber and must be rejected.
Day to recognise Indigenous Australians 'too costly': business groupsSBS
James Campbell: Prime Minister's good and bad sides get an airingHerald Sun

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SBS
Day to recognise Indigenous Australians 'too costly', business groups say
SBS
Business groups say creating another public holiday could cost the Australian economy $3 billion after the prime minister suggested a special day to recognise Indigenous Australians. Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry chief executive James ...

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The Cairns Post
Far North indigenous leaders say Scott Morrison's celebration idea will need support from the Aboriginal community
The Cairns Post
Prime Minister Scott Morrison introduced the idea for an indigenous celebration day in response to the debate over the current Australia Day date. Board of Reconciliation Australia member Kenny Bedford, of the Meuram tribe of Erub, Torres Strait, said ...
Australian PM Proposes Date to Recognize Indigenous PeopleteleSUR tv HTTPS (press release) (blog)
PM Scott Morrison calls for new holiday, defends Australia DayNew Zealand Herald

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The Australian
Nation in two minds over extra indigenous holiday
The Australian
Scott Morrison's proposal for a separate national holiday recognising Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, while keeping January 26 as Australia Day, has failed to win the support of his indigenous special envoy Tony Abbott but was hailed as ...
Arguments against new day for indigenous AustraliansCourier Mail
Scott Morrison's indigenous day proposal has divided MPs and the countryDaily Telegraph
Aussie PM considers 'special day' to celebrate indigenous peopleNewstalk ZB
GQ Australia
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Ten Eyewitness News
Scott Morrison Suggests New National Day For Indigenous Australians
Ten Eyewitness News
The Prime Minister has floated the idea of a new national day to recognize Australia's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people, while defending January 26 as Australia Day. Full Episodes. Full Episodes. Full Episodes. Brisbane News - 25 Sep 2018. 42 ...

Courier Mail
Arguments against new day for indigenous Australians
Courier Mail
PRIME Minister Scott Morrison's proposal to continue celebrating Australia Day on January 26, but introduce a separate “special day” for indigenous Australians may have been well intentioned – but it misses the point. January 26 will always be a ...
Scott Morrison's indigenous day proposal has divided MPs and the countryDaily Telegraph
ScoMo And Co Are Trying To Make 'Modern' Australia Day A ThingGQ Australia

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MORRISON'S NEW ABORIGINAL DAY: DIVISIVE AND USELESS
Herald Sun (blog)
Prime Minister Scott Morrison wants a new national Aboriginal day to save Australia Day from criticism. Why, when we already have NAIDOC Week, National Sorry Day, National Reconciliation Week, the Apology Anniversary, National Close the Gap Day, the ...

ABC News
What do Aboriginal people think about Scott Morrison's new Indigenous national holiday?
ABC News
Again a Prime Minister is being asked: did you consult before floating yet another idea affecting Indigenous Australians? At issue is Scott Morrison's suggestion of a new national holiday to celebrate Indigenous people and culture. There was little ...

Scott Morrison calls for new national day to recognise Indigenous people  The Guardian

'Indulgent self-loathing' won't make us stronger, PM says, defending 26 January as Australia Day.

Scott Morrison calls for new national day to recognise Indigenous people  The Guardian

'Indulgent self-loathing' won't make us stronger, PM says, defending 26 January as Australia Day.