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Indigenous affairs
Raced-Based Health: NZ Government Moves to Abolish Maori Health Authority
The authority was set up to enable Māori people to have greater control of their health outcomes and prioritisation of services.
Labor Government MPs Accuse Opposition of Igniting ‘Culture Wars’
The move follows the opposition leader’s decision to call for a boycott of Woolworths Supermarkets over Australia Day memorabilia.
$340,000 ‘Truth and Healing’ Indigenous Executive Position Criticised by Opposition
The timing has been questioned as Australians navigate a cost of living crisis and responded with a resounding ‘No’ to The Voice referendum.
Warren Mundine Questions Where Billions in Indigenous Funding is Going
Taxpayers believed funding wasn’t leading to “aboriginal people living longer lives, getting educated and in jobs and housing,” according to Mundine.
Albanese Government to Push for a Short-Term Indigenous Advisory Body After ‘Voice’ Defeat
“Tonight is not the end of the road. It is certainly not the end of our efforts to bring people together,” Prime Minister Albanese said.
Opposition Leader Backs Calls For Probe Into Indigenous Spending
“When you’re dealing with taxpayers’ money, the money needs to be spent in accordance with the law and to the benefit of the people it’s supposed to help.”
Senator Calls for Probe into Billions Going Towards Indigenous Programs
The effectiveness of public expenditure on Indigenous affairs is not a recent concern.
US Interior Secretary Commends Australia’s Efforts to Reconcile ‘Tragic History’ of Indigenous Abuse
