First Nations justice
Media and commentary relating to our collaborative work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and organisations to promote the rights of First Nations peoples.
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2SER: Treaty in Vic… and what it could mean for NSW
Treaty in Victoria shows a pathway for NSW and the Federal Government, as Solicitor Emma Bastable outlined.
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Our continued commitment to the Uluru Statement from the Heart
On the second anniversary of the Voice referendum, we remain steadfast in our support for the Uluru Statement from the Heart.
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Prime Minister has the power to ensure children are safe and protected. It’s time for action.
Advice obtained from Senior Counsel by the JEC makes clear that the Commonwealth has the Constitutional power to act on youth justice reform.
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Anita Heiss shows how storytelling can help drive truth-telling
Anita Heiss spoke to Nicole Abadee about how truth-telling about the law has helped shape her fiction.
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2SER: Discriminatory Patterns in Police Bail Checks of Aboriginal Children
Kate Sinclair spoke about a new report into police bail check data and a racial discrimination complaint we’re bringing to the Australian Human Rights Commission.
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NITV: ACT chooses ‘care over cruelty’ by raising the age of criminal responsibility to 14
JEC CEO Jonathon Hunyor explained why the ACT Government have made the right decision for kids and communities.
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NIT: Aboriginal children routinely over-policed under NSW bail checks, legal group says
New research suggests ‘discriminatory patterns’ in how often NSW Police check on Aboriginal young people while they’re on bail.
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ABC News: Indigenous family takes NSW Police to Human Rights Commission, claiming racial discrimination
The JEC is representing an Aboriginal family at the Australian Human Rights Commission after more than 150 ‘bail checks’ in less than two years.
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Data reveals police bail checks are targeting Aboriginal children, racial discrimination complaints filed
The JEC is representing two Aboriginal brothers in a racial discrimination complaint after they were subjected to more than 150 checks at their home over 20 months.
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ABC News: Aboriginal king honoured in NSW truth-telling launch
An exhibition by Towards Truth highlights the local history of Aboriginal political organising, including the story of King Burraga.
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NIT: Truth-telling exhibition reveals how NSW laws shaped Aboriginal lives
Truth-telling project Towards Truth is holding an exhibition at Hurstville Library on Bidjigal Country until 1 June 2025.
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2SER: Towards Truth Exhibition at the Hurstville Library
Research Manager Elizabeth Clark spoke about a truth-telling exhibition at Hurstville Library on Bidjigal Country until 1 June 2025.
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2SER Breakfast: 2025 National Close the Gap Day
Solicitor and Dharug woman, Kate Sinclair discusses the productivity commission’s new report on Closing the Gap targets.
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Custodianship of Country: Towards Truth on First Nations exclusion and resilience
Research from Towards Truth shows how the National Parks system has prevented Aboriginal people from accessing Country.
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Australian Pro Bono Centre: Responding to the Uluru Statement’s call for Truth
JEC Towards Truth Project Manager, Corey Smith and Bridget Cama, from the UNSW ILC discuss the efforts and aims of Towards Truth.
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Newcastle Herald: Aboriginal families 12 times more likely to experience child removal
The Family is Culture community report called for greater investment into peak Aboriginal bodies.
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ABC News: ‘I was never told I was in care’: The reality behind the rising number of out-of-home children
We joined AbSec, ALS and UTS Jumbunna Institute for Indigenous Education and Research in calling for urgent action on child protection reforms.
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The Guardian: I worked in child protection for 13 years. Aboriginal families know what’s best for our children
Aunty Debra Swan wrote a powerful opinion piece in the Guardian about her long history fighting for Aboriginal children and what needs to happen now.
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‘Enough is enough’: Aboriginal communities take child protection reform into their own hands after years of government inaction
Reflecting on five years of inaction since the Family Is Culture Review, Aboriginal organisations are calling for urgent and meaningful reform.
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The Guardian: Aboriginal organisations call for urgent overhaul of beleaguered NSW child protection system
Five years after the landmark Family is Culture report, we joined Aboriginal organisations in saying ‘enough is enough’.
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‘Make them work’ – new research highlights injustice of forced Aboriginal labour
Research from Towards Truth shows how NSW laws and policies enabled a system that exploited Aboriginal people.
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2SER: 100th Anniversary of the Kinchela Boys Home
Towards Truth’s Brydie Zorz attended the anniversary and spoke about her experiences working on truth-telling in the community.
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ABC News: Kinchela Aboriginal Boys Home survivors mark 100 years as push continues for museum
Members of Towards Truth attended the 100th anniversary of the opening of the Kinchela Boys Home, sharing research with the community.
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NIT: Truth-telling can change lives by changing minds
Towards Truth Project Manager Corey Smith explains how truth-telling provides a path to understanding our history.
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Truth shows the way forward
A year on from the Voice referendum campaign, we remain as committed to the Uluru Statement as ever.
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2SER: Voice, Treaty and the Truth and Justice Commission Bill
Ngemba man and Towards Truth Project Manager Corey Smith spoke to 2SER about the potential of the Truth and Justice Commission Bill.
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2SER: How the NSW Government is failing Aboriginal families
Solicitor Lucy Kelley joined 2SER breakfast to discuss the recent Community Report Card assessing NSW Government implementation of the Family is Culture review recommendations.
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2SER: Learning the truth about Aboriginal housing in NSW
Towards Truth Director Anna Harding appeared on 2SER Breakfast to discuss the project’s housing research.
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World first truth-telling website wins Australian web innovation award
Towards Truth is a partnership between PIAC and UNSW Indigenous Law Centre.
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NIT: First Nations and disadvantaged children targeted by NSW police during COVID
Our CEO Jonathon Hunyor urged reform of the fines system in the National Indigenous Times.