Larissa Behrendt

6 days ago | abc.net.au | Larissa Behrendt

The federal election has brought a returned ALP government, an opposition leader losing his seat, an increase in Independents and a mixed result for minor parties. But, what does the next term of government look like for Indigenous Affairs? And, Linda Burney’s political career officially comes to an end after more than two decades in the public service. We pay tribute to an outstanding First Nations leader.

1 week ago | abc.net.au | Jai McAllister |Elinya Chenery |Jenaya Gibbs-Muir |Larissa Behrendt

Indigenous Affairs seems to have largely taken a back-seat during this federal election campaign with both major parties turning their attention elsewhere. This is a stark contrast to the previous election cycle which was dominated by debate around a potential Indigenous Voice to Parliament. What are the most important issues facing Indigenous Australians?

2 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Jai McAllister |Jenaya Gibbs-Muir |Elinya Chenery |Larissa Behrendt

This week on Speaking Out... Each year ANZAC Day serves as an opportunity for Indigenous communities to reflect on the wartime contributions of First Nations men and women. Recently, there’s been an increased awareness in relation to the experiences of Aboriginal people and their resistance to colonisation during the Frontier Wars. We explore Indigenous involvement in wartime conflict from the Hospital Creek Massacre in Brewarrina to stories of soldiers who fought WWI.

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Jai McAllister |Elinya Chenery |Jenaya Gibbs-Muir |Larissa Behrendt

Brooke Boney has been a prominent figure in the Australian media for over a decade. ABC listeners will remember Brooke from her time on Triple J, before she moved to Channel Nine's the Today Show as an Entertainment Reporter. Her new memoir, All of It- Notes on Public Life, Private Joy, and Everything in Between is a collection of witty and heartfelt essays about love, loss and ambition. Guests:Presenter, Brooke BoneySydney, Indigenous Australians, Indigenous Culture, Entertainment, Aboriginal

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Jai McAllister |Elinya Chenery |Jenaya Gibbs-Muir |Larissa Behrendt

After starting as a cadet journalist, Bridget Brennan has been at the ABC for over 15 years, and is now a host of the National News Breakfast program. Most recently, she was behind the ground-breaking Four Corners investigation into Victoria’s Yoorrook Justice Commission as it uncovers Australia's colonial past. We also catch up with Professor Chris Cunneen with an update on the Call-It-Out register, which documents instances of Racism against First Nations people.