Media statements and releases on Reconciliation Australia's programs and projects, and on relevant national issues.
An historic step towards treaty and reconciliation
Victoria has taken a significant step towards reconciliation in establishing Australia’s first-ever treaty legislation.
Renewed momentum on 30th anniversary of Barunga statement
The historic Barunga Statement called for a national treaty recognising Aboriginal prior ownership and the affirmation of First People’s rights.
Budget ignores Closing the Gap despite overhaul
Reconciliation Australia’s statement in response to the 2018-19 Federal Budget announcement.
No place for racism in Australia
Reconciliation Australia’s statement regarding Brian Fletcher’s response to racial abuse experienced by South Sydney player and captain Greg Inglis.
Apology anniversary: reflecting on historical acceptance
A decade on, the National Apology to the Stolen Generations remains a major turning point that shows the importance of historical acceptance.
Failure to close the gap is proof of need for Indigenous voice
The establishment of an Indigenous voice to parliament would help address key problems outlined in a 10-year review of the Closing the Gap strategy.
Reconciliation Australia welcomes growing awareness of need to change the date
On the 80th anniversary of the first Day of Mourning, it seems that more Australians than ever are open to changing the date of Australia Day.
Celebrating Indigenous finalists in 2018 Australian of the Year Awards
A strong field of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander finalists in the 2018 Australian of the Year Awards will be recognised this week.
Justice reinvestment approach key in wake of Royal Commission’s final report
Reconciliation Australia calls on state and federal governments to take a justice reinvestment approach to urgently needed reforms.
