Media statements and releases on Reconciliation Australia's programs and projects, and on relevant national issues.
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.
The “monumental legacy” of Dr Evelyn Scott AO
Reconciliation Australia pays tribute to the immense legacy of Dr Evelyn Scott AO on the day of her state funeral.
Weakening racial vilification protections threatens progress towards reconciliation
Reconciliation Australia today reaffirms its opposition to any amendments to Section 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act, including the proposal to remove the words ‘offend’ and ‘insult’.
Reconciliation Australia calls for renewed commitment to Close the Gap framework
While encouraged by achievements in key areas, Reconciliation Australia renews its calls for policy-makers and all sectors of the community to recommit to the Closing the Gap framework.
New report reveals state of reconciliation in Australia
The 2016 State of Reconciliation in Australia report reveals that while the nation has developed a strong foundation for reconciliation, significant challenges remain.
Referendum Council a welcome step forward
Statement on the Referendum Council on constitutional recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
SA reparations scheme for Stolen Generations
South Australian Government announces an $11 million Stolen Generations reparations fund.
