ANTaR News
Jacqui Phillips appeared before the Joint Select Committee on Constitutional Recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples today.
The Joint Select Committee met with key stakeholders in Sydney today.
Jacqui Phillips reiterated ANTaR's strong support for Constitutional reform to recognise Australia's First Peoples and to remove racially discriminatory aspects from Australia's founding document.
Read Jacqui's opening statement here
Wishing you all a safe and happy Festive Season
The ANTaR office will be closed from December 24 reopening on January 7.
The online shop will remain open.
Wishing you all a safe and happy festive season.
Act of Recognition Bill introduced into Parliament today
ANTaR welcomes the introduction of a bill to establish an Act of Recognition and the establishment of a Parliamentary Joint Select Committee as significant advances on the road to a referendum to recognise Australia’s First Peoples.
ANTaR's media release supporting these developments is available here.
Demand Justice for Kwementyaye Briscoe’s death
On the 17th September, the Northern Territory Coroner handed down his findings into the death of Kwementyaye Briscoe. The Coroner’s report made strong findings of “multiple failings” by NT Police, including an ‘utter dereliction of duty’ which resulted in Kwementyaye Briscoe’s death.
Rock For Recognition Launched
Dan Sultan set to headline the inaugural Rock For Recognition Series.
Thursday 8 November - The Corner Hotel, Melbourne
Dan Sultan w/ Leah Flanagan & DJ Ken EavelFriday 9 November - The Factory Theatre, Sydney
Dan Sultan w/ Leah Flanagan & The Dead MarinesSaturday 10 November - Bakery Artrage, Perth
Dan Sultan w/ Leah Flanagan & Wolves at the DoorYou Me Unity for Public Awareness Activities Program.
You Me Unity is calling on organisations to raise awareness and community support for constitutional recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Funding rounds are now open to encourage local activities that help to broaden the positive message of constitutional recognition.
To apply please submit an application to our Funding for Public Awareness Activities Program. Applications for Round 2 close at 5pm 28 September 2012
For Further information click here
International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples 9 August, 2012
International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples 9 August, 2012
"Indigenous Media, Empowering Indigenous Voices"
ANTaR is celebrating International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples 2012 - "Indigenous Media, Empowering Indigenous Voices" by showcasing some Australia's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Media. Find showcased media here.