First Nations

First Nations launched class actions against QLD government

First Nations parents and children have launched landmark class actions against the Queensland Government for alleged “systemic failure to reunite families.” The cases allege the state’s child safety department breached the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 and also allege failure to follow the Child Placement Principle in the Child Protection Act 1999. The cases will focus …

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Project Tracker for First Nations renewable projects launched

First Nations communities are leading the way in renewable projects in Australia. This week, the First Nations Clean Energy Network launched the first Project Tracker, the first one of its kind in Australia. The tracker helps identify the 14 renewable projects across the country, and is expected to double the projects by next year.  Produced …

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Beetaloo Basin project emissions underestimated: report

A new report conducted by Climate Analytics found out the Beetaloo Basin fracking project’s emissions have been underestimated. The report called ‘Emissions Impossible’ found out the project would produce up to 11 per cent of Australia’s total emissions from 2021. Produced By: Eduardo Jordan Featured In Story: Thomas Houlie – Climate and Energy Policy analyst …

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Supply Nation bridges Indigenous businesses with industry

Indigenous-owned businesses are flourishing and becoming essential in many sectors. But sometimes getting supply from First Nations businesses is challenging without support. An organisation called Supply Nation is helping the industry connecting with Indigenous businesses to diversify their supply.   Image: Image by Greens Mp on Flickr Produced By: Eduardo Jordan Featured In Story: Kate …

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Why this Kamilaroi woman wants you to vote yes in The Voice referendum

Brisbane-based Kamilaroi woman, Yvonne Orley, wants you to vote ‘yes’ in the upcoming referendum on whether to recognise Indigenous peoples as the First Peoples of Australia in the Constitution through an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice. Ms Orley is part of the Labor Party Indigenous Network and Community Alliance. The Voice will be an …

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