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How my perspective as a non-Indigenous person was profoundly changed

In an an opinion piece for The Canberra Times, Commission President Hugh de Kretser reflects on how the truth-telling process can change the perspectives of non-Indigenous Australians like himself. It follows this week's publication of the final reports of the Yoorrook Justice Commission, the first formal truth-telling inquiry into injustices against First Peoples in Victoria.

Category, Opinion
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice

Racial Justice Fundraising Dinner

‘Respect as action: Reclaiming justice 50 years on’ This speech commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Racial Discrimination Act, reflecting on its legacy and impact, while exposing ongoing racism, and calls for urgent systemic change to be led by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices

Category, Speech
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice

2025 AIATSIS Summit: Voices of Empowerment Strengthening our Future

This keynote speech, delivered on Larrakia Country by Commissioner Katie Kiss at the 2025 AIATSIS Summit calls for urgent reform of the Native Title system and implementation of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples to achieve true empowerment, justice, and self-determination for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

Category, Speech
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice

Mabo Oration 2025 One Land – Two Laws – It’s Black and White

Acknowledgements Good evening, all Distinguished guests, Elders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander family, community, friends and colleagues - and my family, children and grandchildren who are here tonight – particularly my sister Kerry who has travelled from Rockhampton to be here, and my Aunty...

Category, Speech
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice

UNPFII Intervention #3 Monday 28 April 2025 Item 5 (d)

Item 5 (d) (continued) Human rights dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the rights of Indigenous Peoples and the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples; annual review of progress on the implementation of general recommendation No. 39 (2022)

Category, Speech
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice

UNPFII Intervention #2 Friday 25 April 2025 Item 4

Item 4 Discussion on the six mandated areas of the Permanent Forum (economic and social development, culture, environment, education, health and human rights), with reference to the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

Category, Speech
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice

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.

Category, Speech
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice

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”.

Category, Speech
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice

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

Category, Speech
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice

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

Category, Speech
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice

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.

Category, Speech