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Taylor's comments draw scrutiny from political leaders amid condemnation of Anzac Day booing
Political leaders have continued to condemn the booing of Welcome to Country cer...
Dechlan Brennan 27 Apr 2026
Angus Taylor claims Welcome to Country ceremonies are ‘overused’ after Anzac Day booing
Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has take a leaf out of former Liberal leader Pete...
Dechlan Brennan 26 Apr 2026
Hecklers disrupt Welcome to Country at dawn services across Australia
Booing has once again disrupted Welcome to Country ceremonies at Anzac Day dawn...
Dechlan Brennan 25 Apr 2026
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Judge calls for sackings after Indigenous boy's name was leaked to 2GB
A New South Wales Judge has sensationally called for a review of the employment...
Dechlan Brennan 8 Dec 2025
Powerful video challenges Cash's view on Welcome to Country
Noongar businessman and native foods entrepreneur Gerry Matera has sent a powerf...
David Prestipino 11 Aug 2025
Aunty Joy to attend Storm Indigenous Round game, issues with club board remain

Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Elder Aunty Joy Murphy Wandin says she will attend Thursday night's NRL Indigenous Round match between Melbourne Storm and Brisbane Broncos, but remains "disappointed" a resolut...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Aug 7, 2025
McCarthy condemns One Nation over "deliberate decision to disrespect" Acknowledgement of Country

Federal Minister for Indigenous Australians Malarndirri McCarthy has accused One Nation senators of deliberately disrespecting First Nations Australians, after they turned their backs during the Ackno...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Jul 24, 2025
One Nation Senators turn backs on Parliament's Acknowledgement of Country

One Nation senators turned their backs during the Acknowledgement of Country at the opening of Federal Parliament on Tuesday, in a move which shows the right-wing party will continue to engage in cult...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Jul 23, 2025
These ceremonies are not political slogans - they are acts of recognition and respect

The ongoing backlash against Acknowledgement of, and Welcome to Country ceremonies — most recently in early childhood education, and again in parliament — reflects a deeper unease within A...

PM defends 'powerful' tradition of Welcome to Country as parliament opens

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has used the opening of Australia's 48th Parliament to push back against conservative criticism of Welcome to Country ceremonies, describing them as a "powerful way" to...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Jul 22, 2025
New Reconciliation Australia national survey shows strong support for reconciliation but also rise in reports of racism

New data from Reconciliation Australia shows strong public support for reconciliation and truth-telling, but also a rise in Indigenous people reporting experiences of racism.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Jun 24, 2025
Victorian Aboriginal Health Service parts company with Melbourne Storm over 'lack of respect'

The Victorian Aboriginal Health Service has withdrawn its support for Melbourne Storm after the NRL club's decision to cancel its Welcome to Country ceremony at the last moment ahead of this year's An...

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson May 10, 2025
NRL stick by Welcome to Country at Magic Round and women's Origin following ANZAC Day controversy

Within a week of the Melbourne Storm's interruption of ANZAC Day pre-match cultural protocols, the NRL has confirmed Welcome to Country ceremonies will remain on the Magic Round schedule in Meanjin th...

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Apr 29, 2025
Melbourne Storm link to lobby group opposed to Indigenous recognition

Evidence has been found that a Melbourne Storm co-owner heavily influenced the cancellation of an Acknowledgment of Country ceremony on ANZAC Day and has ties to a lobby group opposed to Indigenous re...

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Apr 28, 2025
Linda Burney defends Welcome to Country amidst culture war criticism

Former Minister for Indigenous Australians, Linda Burney, has defended Welcomes to Country, delivering a defence of the practice that has faced criticism from conservatives and Coalition politicians.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Apr 28, 2025
Welcome to Country ceremonies “overdone”, Dutton claims during debate flop

Opposition leader Peter Dutton has claimed Welcome to Country ceremonies are "overdone" and should only be used for ceremonial and important events.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Apr 27, 2025
Dutton doubles down on rejection of Indigenous flags

Opposition leader Peter Dutton has reaffirmed his plan not to stand in front of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags if he becomes Prime Minister, despite criticism that his position is div...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Apr 26, 2025
Elder devastated after NRL club cancels Welcome to Country

A senior Wurundjeri Elder and great-great niece of William Barak was prevented from delivering the Welcome to Country before an NRL game on Friday night.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Apr 25, 2025
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