Malcolm Turnbull under pressure to continue Tony Abbott's focus on Indigenous affairs
9 years, 6 months ago

Malcolm Turnbull under pressure to continue Tony Abbott's focus on Indigenous affairs

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As peak Indigenous groups prepare to meet at Federal Parliament today, the man appointed to head Tony Abbott's Indigenous Advisory Council, Warren Mundine, has expressed hope the portfolio will continue to be prioritised under Malcolm Turnbull. Mr Mundine was appointed to chair the Indigenous Advisory Council when Mr Abbott came to office in 2013 to consult on the wide range of changes that were being planned. While the future of the Indigenous Advisory Council is not certain, Mr Mundine met with representatives from the Prime Minister's department, Indigenous Affairs Minister Nigel Scullion and parliamentary secretary Alan Tudge in Canberra yesterday. Mr Mundine said he felt "comfortable" after those conversations but made it clear he wanted Indigenous affairs to remain "front and centre" regardless of the leadership change.

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Tony Abbott's first visit to the NT as Indigenous envoy 'a photo opportunity', NT minister says
6 years, 6 months ago

Tony Abbott's first visit to the NT as Indigenous envoy 'a photo opportunity', NT minister says

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The Northern Territory's Aboriginal Affairs Minister says he is "offended and disgusted" that former prime minister Tony Abbott failed to meet with him on his first trip to the NT as the Indigenous affairs envoy, labelling the visit an excuse to "get around kissing some black kids". Key points: Tony Abbott visits remote NT communities for the first time as …

Tony Abbott looks set to accept job as Indigenous Affairs envoy
6 years, 7 months ago

Tony Abbott looks set to accept job as Indigenous Affairs envoy

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After days of hesitation, former prime minister Tony Abbott has given a conditional yes to taking on the job of Indigenous envoy. Key points: Former PM Tony Abbott conditionally agrees to become Indigenous affairs envoy Earlier in the week he was reluctant, saying he did not want a title without a role Labor has been scathing about the offer to …

Adviser to Malcolm Turnbull reveals Indigenous advisory body still 'very much' on table
7 years, 1 month ago

Adviser to Malcolm Turnbull reveals Indigenous advisory body still 'very much' on table

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One of the Prime Minister's chief advisers has revealed the establishment of an Indigenous advisory body is still "very much" on the table in negotiations with the Turnbull Government. On the eve of the Prime Minister's delivery of the tenth Closing the Gap report, Professor Chris Sarra, who was appointed co-chairman of the Prime Minister's Indigenous Advisory Council, revealed to …

Malcolm Turnbull facing further backlash over rejection of Indigenous advisory body
7 years, 4 months ago

Malcolm Turnbull facing further backlash over rejection of Indigenous advisory body

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Indigenous leaders say Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull's latest remarks on constitutional recognition are offensive. Mr Turnbull said constitutional recognition of a Voice to Parliament would be "contrary to the principles of equality and citizenship". Ms Anderson said the advisory body, which was the recommendation of the Referendum Council and the landmark Uluru Statement from the Heart, would help inform policy …

Malcolm Turnbull defends decision to abandon constitutional recognition of Indigenous Australians
7 years, 4 months ago

Malcolm Turnbull defends decision to abandon constitutional recognition of Indigenous Australians

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Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull says constitutional recognition of an Indigenous voice to Parliament would have been "contrary to the principles of equality and citizenship". Key points: Body to which only Indigenous Australians can be elected not a desirable model, PM says Referendum Council recommended Indigenous voice to Parliament after nationwide meetings PM's decision described by Labor as "kick in the …

Why did an Indigenous leader call Malcolm Turnbull a 'mission manager'?
7 years, 5 months ago

Why did an Indigenous leader call Malcolm Turnbull a 'mission manager'?

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Indigenous leaders are furious at Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull today after Cabinet rejected the idea of a special Indigenous advisory council. Stations or 'managed reserves': Established by the NSW government's "Aboriginal Protection Board" from 1883 onwards, and were managed by officials appointed by the APB. Established by the NSW government's "Aboriginal Protection Board" from 1883 onwards, and were managed by …

Indigenous leaders enraged as advisory board referendum is rejected by Malcolm Turnbull
7 years, 5 months ago

Indigenous leaders enraged as advisory board referendum is rejected by Malcolm Turnbull

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Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has been accused of being paternalistic and "egregious" in deciding to walk away from the key recommendation of the historic Uluru Statement from the Heart. Key points: Influential Indigenous Australians endorsed a referendum to establish a permanent Indigenous advisory body Malcolm Turnbull has rejected advisory board after six months of consultation The Government will not drop …

Tony Abbott 'disappointed' with Malcolm Turnbull not spending time in Indigenous communities
8 years, 1 month ago

Tony Abbott 'disappointed' with Malcolm Turnbull not spending time in Indigenous communities

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Former prime minister Tony Abbott has criticised Malcolm Turnbull for not spending a week each year in a remote Aboriginal or Torres Strait community. Mr Abbott declared himself the prime minister for Indigenous affairs and spent time in Arnhem Land, Cape York and the Torres Strait before losing the top job in 2015. Mr Abbott said it helped ministers and …

Abbott government bungled Indigenous funding overhaul, major report finds
8 years, 1 month ago

Abbott government bungled Indigenous funding overhaul, major report finds

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The Abbott government bungled its overhaul of billions of dollars worth of Indigenous funding, a major report has found. Key points: Independent watchdog report said the department "did not effectively implement the strategy" There is "limited assurance" projects funded supported desired outcomes, report says Mr Scullion says "outcomes improved"; Mr Shorten says Coalition approach to Indigenous affairs is "hopeless" The …

Indigenous Advisory Council's suspension applauded by rival advisory group
8 years, 1 month ago

Indigenous Advisory Council's suspension applauded by rival advisory group

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The National Congress of Australia's First Peoples has applauded the Prime Minister for suspending the Indigenous Advisory Council, saying it is the better and more representative body for the Turnbull Government to turn to for advice on Indigenous Australians. The IAC, established by Tony Abbott to advise the prime minister on Indigenous issues, has temporarily ceased to exist, but Malcolm …

Malcolm Turnbull dissolves Indigenous Advisory Council, but 'commitment remains'
8 years, 1 month ago

Malcolm Turnbull dissolves Indigenous Advisory Council, but 'commitment remains'

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The body established by Tony Abbott to advise the prime minister on Indigenous issues has temporarily ceased to exist, but Malcolm Turnbull's office says it is still committed to keeping it. Key points: Warren Mundine reportedly received email informing him all further meetings are cancelled Mr Mundine has a rocky relationship with Malcolm Turnbull Recently said Mr Turnbull had stopped …

Malcolm Turnbull accused of 'ignoring' land council's call to dump Indigenous Affairs Minister
8 years, 8 months ago

Malcolm Turnbull accused of 'ignoring' land council's call to dump Indigenous Affairs Minister

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The head of the nation's largest Aboriginal land council has said he advised the Prime Minister to dump Nigel Scullion as Indigenous Affairs Minister. But Joe Morrison, chief executive of the Northern Land Council, said the council wrote to Malcolm Turnbull in recent weeks to raise concerns about the Minister's approach to communal land rights. "I think it was unfortunate …

Federal Government accused of bias after failing to meet with elected Indigenous body
9 years ago

Federal Government accused of bias after failing to meet with elected Indigenous body

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The Prime Minister's failure to book in a face-to-face meeting with the National Congress of Australia's First Peoples has prompted the Greens to accuse the Government of bias. Key points: National Congress of Australia's First Peoples says it has been waiting for a meeting with the PM since September Greens say Federal Government must 'move away from bias', follow through …

Indigenous body frustrated by Malcolm Turnbull's 'rhetoric' during tearful NITV interview
9 years ago

Indigenous body frustrated by Malcolm Turnbull's 'rhetoric' during tearful NITV interview

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The country's peak elected representative body for Indigenous Australians says it is less than impressed by the Prime Minister's latest comments on Indigenous affairs. Key points: National Congress says it has been waiting for meeting with PM since he took office Turnbull says "every PM a PM for Indigenous Affairs" Vote on constitutional recognition an option for May 2017 In …

Indigenous advisor Warren Mundine calls on Malcolm Turnbull to bring Indigenous people into 'real economy' to close the gap
9 years, 1 month ago

Indigenous advisor Warren Mundine calls on Malcolm Turnbull to bring Indigenous people into 'real economy' to close the gap

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The chairman of the Prime Minister's Indigenous Advisory Council has challenged Malcolm Turnbull to come up with a four-year economic strategy to close the gap to improve the wellbeing of Indigenous people. Key points: Briefing paper says State and Territory Governments could do more to reach Closing the Gap targets Calls to increase Commonwealth contracts for Indigenous workplaces Push to …

Malcolm Turnbull rejects claims new-look Cabinet not selected on merit as ministry sworn in
9 years, 6 months ago

Malcolm Turnbull rejects claims new-look Cabinet not selected on merit as ministry sworn in

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Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has hit back at internal detractors, arguing no-one could suggest his new-look ministry was selected "on any basis other than merit". Mr Turnbull dramatically changed his frontbench on Sunday, adding three women to Cabinet to take the total to five, including making Marise Payne the nation's first female defence minister. "I had hoped to continue my …

Indigenous leaders call on Malcolm Turnbull to reverse 'disaster' portfolio shift
9 years, 6 months ago

Indigenous leaders call on Malcolm Turnbull to reverse 'disaster' portfolio shift

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Indigenous leaders have called on Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to reverse Tony Abbott's decision to move the portfolio into the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet, describing the change as an "absolute disaster". "Moving all of the responsibilities into his portfolio in Prime Minister and Cabinet's department in Canberra, centralising all the decision-making, has just been a disaster," Mr Malezer …

Indigenous community leaders seek to 'urgently' discuss policies with Malcolm Turnbull
9 years, 6 months ago

Indigenous community leaders seek to 'urgently' discuss policies with Malcolm Turnbull

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The National Congress of Australia's First Peoples writes to the new Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull seeking urgent talks to discuss some of their concerns. "Now that there is a new Prime Minister we can say, 'well, there's a blank canvas' — well, it's not the case," he said. He said Mr Abbott had left job "half done" and raised worries …

Muslim community hopes for better relationship with new PM Malcolm Turnbull
9 years, 6 months ago

Muslim community hopes for better relationship with new PM Malcolm Turnbull

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The Australian Muslim community is calling for a new beginning with Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, saying there was a strained relationship with Tony Abbott. Australian Iraqi Muslim Society president Abdul Razak Mohamed said previous prime minister Mr Abbott engaged in fear mongering and a lack of consultation with the Muslim community. Kuranda Seyit from the Islamic Council of Victoria said …

Liberal leadership: Proud Tony Abbott promises 'no wrecking, no undermining, no sniping'
9 years, 6 months ago

Liberal leadership: Proud Tony Abbott promises 'no wrecking, no undermining, no sniping'

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Outgoing Prime Minister Tony Abbott has pledged to make the Liberal leadership transition to Malcolm Turnbull as easy as possible. I've consistently said in opposition and in government that being the prime minister is not an end in itself — it's about the people you serve. Poll-driven panic has produced a revolving-door prime ministership, which can't be good for our …

Malcolm Turnbull to be sworn in as PM after ousting Tony Abbott as Liberal leader
9 years, 6 months ago

Malcolm Turnbull to be sworn in as PM after ousting Tony Abbott as Liberal leader

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Malcolm Turnbull will be sworn in as Australia's 29th prime minister today after a political coup saw him reclaim the Liberal Party leadership from Tony Abbott. Day one for Prime Minister Turnbull Outgoing PM Tony Abbott will tender his resignation to the Governor-General, Sir Peter Cosgrove, after less than two years in office Mr Turnbull will travel to Government House …

PM calls meeting to address impasse on referendum ahead of week in remote Indigenous communities
9 years, 7 months ago

PM calls meeting to address impasse on referendum ahead of week in remote Indigenous communities

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Indigenous-led consultations on the referendum question appear to be back on the table, weeks after the Prime Minister rejected a request to hold them. The meeting has been organised as Mr Abbott prepares for renewed focus on the referendum when he travels to the Torres Strait Islands and Cape York region on Sunday to fulfil his promise to spend a …

Tony Abbott unveils Indigenous advisory council, promises to close the gap
11 years, 7 months ago

Tony Abbott unveils Indigenous advisory council, promises to close the gap

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Opposition Leader Tony Abbott has unveiled plans to establish an Indigenous advisory council to help tackle disadvantage in Aboriginal communities. Rudd criticises Liberal Party's Indigenous affairs record Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has welcomed Mr Mundine's appointment, saying the Aboriginal leader is "over and above politics". "He will provide advice to anyone and everyone about what should happen with Indigenous policy," …

Coalition pulls ahead of Labor in latest Fairfax-Nielsen poll as Indigenous policy unveiled
11 years, 7 months ago

Coalition pulls ahead of Labor in latest Fairfax-Nielsen poll as Indigenous policy unveiled

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The latest election poll has put the Coalition ahead of Labor, as the two leaders take their campaigns to Tasmania and the Northern Territory. "This is a tough election campaign and Tony Abbott's a very effective and negative campaigner, but ultimately this election's about a choice about Kevin Rudd's positive plan for the economy and Mr Abbott's cuts that he's …

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