A landmark Indigenous-led report reveals that racism remains a daily reality for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workers and, at the current rate of change, "it will take 118 years to eliminate racial slurs from Australian workplaces".
Kirstie Wellauer
Kirstie Wellauer is a multi-platform reporter/producer for the ABC's Indigenous Affairs Team. Previously she was a producer in the Specialist Reporting Team. Kirstie has worked in the Wollongong and Port Macquarie newsrooms as a reporter.
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It could take 118 years to end racism at work, Gari Yala report finds 'Rare leader': Tributes flow in following retirement of Pat Turner Indigenous trailblazer Pat Turner has announced her retirement after a "tireless" career dedicated to championing the rights of First Nations people.
Family grieves 'loving, caring and beautiful' mum who died alone in prison cell Tammy Shipley died in a NSW prison cell in December 2022 after consuming excessive water, a complication of schizoaffective disorder known as polydipsia. Today her children told a coronial inquest that "if love could have saved her, she could have lived forever".
National Stolen Generation apology anniversary marked Today marks the 18th Anniversary of the National Apology to the Stolen Generations.
'They found her grave': The words a stolen boy waited decades to hear More than 100 Stolen Generations survivors have gathered in Canberra for the apology anniversary. The government is pledging new money to help them heal.
Justice, healing, truth: Elders call for change after alleged terror attack For Noongar Elders, the alleged attack on Boorloo/Perth is viewed against the background of a long history of violence. They are calling for a truth-telling commission to heal deep scars and help to combat racism.
‘It could have caused many deaths’: Bomb attack condemned Federal parliament officially condemns the attempted bomb attack at Perth's Invasion Day rally on its first sitting day, acknowledging the harm caused to the First Nations community.
The emotional toll of the alleged Perth attack on First Nations people Underwhelming public responses in the wake of the alleged attack on an Invasion Day rally in Perth leave First Nations people across Australia feeling their "pain matters less".
First Nations leaders welcome Invasion Day rally terror probe First Nations leaders say WA Police's investigation of Monday's alleged Invasion Day rally attack as "a potential terrorist act" is a step in the right direction.
Three key takeaways from the UN's latest review of Australia's rights record A review of Australia's human rights record by the United Nations has heard "serious concerns" about its low age of criminal responsibility and rising incarceration rates.
Invasion Day rallies are going ahead. Here's what they mean for First Peoples Invasion Day rallies will go ahead on Monday after being exempted from NSW protest bans. Here's the story of how they started in the first place.
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Alarming rise of Indigenous deaths in custody Australia has recorded the largest number of Indigenous deaths in custody since 1979.
'It's maddening': Anger and frustration amid record Black deaths in custody Australia has recorded the highest number of Indigenous deaths in custody since 1979. Experts say over-incarceration remains a national crisis and prisons are neglecting the physical and mental health of vulnerable people.
Hopes NSW court verdict might 'change the course of police accountability' For the family of Dunghutti teen Jai Wright, the guilty finding against police officer Benedict Bryant for dangerous driving occasioning Jai's death lifts a "weight off their shoulders". Legal experts say it's the first time a police officer has been convicted in relation to the death of a First Nations person in custody.
Closing the Gap penalties still 'on the table', minister says Malarndirri McCarthy says she understands states "will make their decisions in terms of elections" when it comes to rising incarceration rates, but that all leaders have a responsibility to examine to the "profound impacts" of policies.
Victoria's treaty is here. What does it mean? And is one coming to my state? Hundreds of treaties exist between First Nations people and governments around the world. One state in Australia just became one of them.
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'Facing an existential threat': Landmark climate case appeal lodged Two Torres Strait Islander uncles are appealing a federal court ruling that the Commonwealth does not owe a duty of care to protect their people from the impacts of climate change.
Constant power denied to 65,000 customers forced to pay upfront or disconnect Communities on prepaid power meters face regular disconnections amid 40 degree-plus heat, meaning no aircon, food rotting in the fridge and long, hot walks to get reconnected.
Calls for federal intervention on youth justice There have long been calls from Aboriginal legal scholars and the United Nations for the Federal government to step in to change the youth justice system.
Experts say jails cause kids 'irreversible trauma'. They want Albanese to act Forty years ago, the federal government used the constitution to halt construction of the Franklin Dam. Now lawyers want the Albanese government to do the same to keep kids out of jails.
In the red sand, two ancient cultures collide Like their Yolŋu hosts on Gumatj country, the stories, dance and regalia of Navajo, Comanche, Kiowa Sioux, Pueblo and Lakota nations in North America are intertwined with the land and natural environment.
Climate ruling puts Australia on notice, but is Canberra listening? Both Torres Strait Islander peoples and Pacific Islanders have taken their climate battles to the courtroom in recent weeks. Together, they send a message to the world of what stands to be lost if leaders don't take serious action on climate change. Will Australia heed the warning?
'We are sinking': Torres Strait Islanders vow not to give up climate fight After a federal court judge found Torres Strait Islanders will likely become "climate refugees" without urgent action, the two traditional owners at the heart of the case invite the prime minister to their islands to witness the impacts firsthand.
'My heart is broken': Torres Strait Islanders lose landmark climate case Judge Michael Wigney rules the federal government owes no duty of care to Torres Strait Islanders over climate change, but also finds Australia's emissions reductions targets up to 2021 are not based "on the best available science".
Landmark climate change class action In the first climate class action brought by first nations people in Australia, traditional owners are arguing the Federal Government has a legal responsibility to ensure their people are not harmed by the climate case.