The amended Referendum Machinery (Provisions) Act 1984 passes the Senate after two weeks of intense – and probably somewhat brutal – negotiations following initial tabling in the House of Representatives on 1 December 2022 and a short inquiry by the…
ARM announces that Nova Peris, well known athlete, former Senator for the NT and Indigenous campaigner has been chosen as its first female co-chair, a new position created last week when ARM’s constitution was changed. Two of the three top…
ARM announces the appointment of an Indigenous Advisory Council to ensure the views of First Nations people are heard at the highest levels of the organisation’s decision making. Three of the six appointees are women: Michelle Deshong (Kuk Yulanji); Cissy…
Indigenous artist Archie Moore (Kamilaroi/Bigambul) will represent Australia at this years Venice Biennale. He uses smell to evoke memory of his family, nation and ancestors and explores racism and national identity through flags. This article from The Guardian shows some…
Three Australian historians including Ann Curthoys and Lyndall Ryan survey the events of recent months including Harry and Meghan’s exit from the British royal family, the publication of Harry’s tell-all “Spare”. On Netflix and in print, they conclude that their…
Foreign Minister Penny Wong calls on Britain to confront its colonial past in the Indo-Pacific in a speech in London as the UK pushes ahead with a tilt towards our region. Senator Wong highlights the deep link between Australia and…
The federal Government launches Revive, a five-year plan to renew and revive the arts sector, allocating $286m over four years. In his foreword, the Prime Minister refers to “the vital role of the arts in developing national identity, social unity…
Senator Lidia Thorpe gives an interview to Junkee on her beliefs about the future of Australia and a Republic, a Blak Republic. She says, “A Blak Republic is about self-determination….It’s about First Nations’ people in this country deciding our own…
Since the “sensational” revelations made by Prince Harry in “Spare”, more details are coming out about how the Windsors protect their interests, particularly their land and financial investments, but also how they go to extreme lengths to keep their business…
This article by Barbara Blake-Hannah, an anti-racism activist and former British TV presenter, is delightfully upbeat. What a contrast it is to the feeling about the progressing of the Australian Republic as Australia Day, with all its unresolved conflicts, rolls…
