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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice / Indigenous Social Justice

Summit Communique

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Over four days, 900 First Nations women from all reaches of the continent came together on Ngunnawal and Ngambri Country, with non-indigenous women collaborators.

At the conclusion of the Summit, delegates issued a Communique outlining their perspectives, calls to action and recommendations for Australian governments and other stakeholders to work with them to realise their vision for First Nations gender justice and equity.

UTS Centre for Indigenous People and Work Launch

Commissioner Katie Kiss launched the University of Technology Sydney's new Centre for Indigenous People and Work.

Making Queensland Safer (Adult Crime, Adult Time) Amendment Bill 2025

Summary

Explore the latest on the Making Queensland Safer Bill 2025, including expanded 'Adult Crime, Adult Time' offences and recent public hearings.

Explore the latest on the Making Queensland Safer Bill 2025, including expanded 'Adult Crime, Adult Time' offences and recent public hearings.

Explainer: Commonwealth v Yunupingu and compensation for native title

On 12 March 2025, the High Court handed down judgment in the case of Commonwealth v Yunupingu.

UNPFII Intervention #1 Wednesday 23 April 2025

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner Ms Katie Kiss addressed the United Nations Permanent Forum for Indigenous Issues in New York City. This speech addressed financing of Indigenous Peoples’ work and participation across the multilateral and regional system.

UNPFII Panel Presentation Tuesday 22 April 2025

At the United Nations Permanent Forum for Indigenous Issues, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner Ms Katie Kiss was part of a panel presentation to discuss the theme “Implementing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples within United Nations Member States and the United Nations system, including identifying good practices and addressing challenges”.

Coalition of Peaks Assembly on Closing the Gap

Day 2- National Anti-Racism Framework and any other work she is doing that aligns with Priority Reform 3 of the Closing the Gap Agreement
Wednesday 2 April 2025 - QT Hotel Canberra

Coalition of Peaks Assembly on Closing the Gap

Day 2- National Anti-Racism Framework and any other work she is doing that aligns with Priority Reform 3 of the Closing the Gap Agreement Wednesday 2 April 2025 - QT Hotel Canberra

Diversity Council Australia Panel Webinar

Discover insights from the Diversity Council Australia panel webinar focusing on fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion across workplaces and communities.

National Children’s Commissioners concerned about NT government’s proposed changes to child protection laws

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Acting National Commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People, Lil Gordon, and National Children’s Commissioner Anne Hollonds, have both expressed serious concern about proposed changes to child protection legislation in the Northern Territory. They believe the changes will undermine basic protections for First Nations children to be able to grow up with their culture and community.