Senator the Hon Malarndirri McCarthy

Minister for Indigenous Australians

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Malarndirri McCarthy

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Senator the Hon Malarndirri McCarthy is the Minister for Indigenous Australians

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Latest news from the minister

Housing First Nations National Conference

21 October 2026
Speech

Community projects helping remote job seekers build skills, confidence and pathways to work

21 October 2026
Media release

Westerman Jilya Institute for Indigenous Mental Health Student Conference

20 October 2026
Speech

Supporting the next generation of First Nations psychologists

20 October 2026
Media release

Shock closure of YiSSA leaves vulnerable in peril

18 October 2026
Opinion

Major housing milestone reached in Maningrida

17 October 2026
Media release

Communique - Indigenous Affairs Minister meeting

16 October 2026
Statement

Senate – Adjournment speech

13 October 2026
Transcript

The gap can close when support hits the ground

11 October 2026
Opinion

Spreading its wings: Larrakia Cultural Centre officially opens

9 October 2026
Media release

Press Conference - Darwin

8 October 2026
Transcript

Radio interview - Ngaarda

6 October 2026
Transcript

Backing Territory business to invest, grow and create jobs

6 October 2026
Media release

Television interview - News 24

5 October 2026
Transcript

First Nations Economic Partnership marks first year

2 October 2026
Media release

Radio interview - Drive 102.5 ABC Perth

2 October 2026
Transcript

51 Good Food People now on the ground in Remote Communities

1 October 2026
Media release

New Indigenous Protected Area Dedications and On-Country Celebrations in NT & QLD

1 October 2026
Media release

Major essential services upgrades for Uluru community

29 September 2026
Media release

Six Banatjarl homes upgraded through Homelands investment

29 September 2026
Media release

Traditional owners dedicate Wik Indigenous Protected Area

20 September 2026
Media release

Doorstop, Darwin

18 September 2026
Transcript

Television interview - ABC News Breakfast

15 September 2026
Transcript

Doorstop, Parliament House, Canberra

14 September 2026
Transcript