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COVID-19's unexpected lessons

Six weeks ago I returned to my traditional homeland near Fitzroy Crossing in Western Australia. Thanks to modern technology, I am working remotely and continuing my duties as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner. Like many Aboriginal people, I chose to return to...

Category, Opinion
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice

Inaugural National Indigenous Women’s Leadership Symposium

[Introduction in Bunuba] Jalangurru lanygu wiyi yani. I want to pay my respects to the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the traditional owners of the land we meet on today, and to their elders both past and present. I also want to thank and congratulate the organisers of this event – everyone at...

Category, Speech
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice

Cashless Debit Card Bill ‘not compatible’ with human rights

The Australian Human Rights Commission has warned that the proposed Cashless Debit Card Bill is not compatible with Australia’s international human rights obligations. In a submission to the Senate Inquiry into the Social Security (Administration) Amendment (Income Management to Cashless Debit Card...

Category, News
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice

Intervention on Climate Change Impacts in the Torres Strait

I am Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner. I make this statement on behalf of the Australian Human Rights Commission, Australia’s ‘A status’ NHRI.’ I want to acknowledge the OHCHR for its report and for highlighting some of the adverse effects of climate...

Category, Speech
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice

Intervention on Deprivation of Liberty

I am Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner. I am making this statement on behalf of the Australian Human Rights Commission, Australia’s ‘A status’ NHRI.’ I begin by thanking the Australian Government for supporting my Wiyi Yani U Thangani project which is...

Category, Speech
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice

The Lowitja Institute International Indigenous Health & Wellbeing Conference Opening

Jalangurru maningarri, ngarragi yani. Wadi jalangurru yathanggirragi. I would like to acknowledge the Larrakia Nation, the Traditional Custodians of this Land. I would also like to pay my deep respects to the Elders - past, present and the generations yet to come - and to extend this respect to...

Category, Speech
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice

Indigenous Australians can be bystanders no longer

Two years ago, we gathered in the red dust for a ceremony at Uluru and offered a gift to all Australians.   There was a great sense of hope about what this gift could deliver. A new beginning, an opportunity to re-define who we are as a country. A country that celebrates its First Peoples and resets...

Category, Opinion
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice

Uluru Statement anniversary

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner June Oscar AO said she’s encouraged by the growing support among Australians for the Uluru Statement from the Heart. On the second anniversary of the Uluru Statement, Commissioner Oscar has recalled how she felt, when she took...

Category, Story

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