2017 National Indigenous Youth Parliament – training our future leaders
StoryThe 2017 National Indigenous Youth Parliament (NIYP) is a week-long leadership program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 16-25, interested in learning about Australia’s democracy.
New stamps and coins honouring milestones in Australian history released
StoryThis year marks the 50th anniversary of the 1967 Referendum and the 25th anniversary of the Mabo Decision. To commemorate these anniversaries the Royal Australian Mint has released a commemorative coin and Australia Post has released a commemorative stamp.
20 Years On: The Road To Reconciliation Continues
StoryThis year, National Sorry Day carries extra significance as 2017 marks the 20th anniversary of the historic Bringing Them Home Report.
1967 Referendum: a profound change for Indigenous peoples
StoryThis week Australia celebrates the 50th anniversary of the 1967 Referendum, one of this nation’s greatest and most profound political events.
The road to constitutional recognition
StoryThe Referendum Council have been talking to Australians about changing our Constitution to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.