SARAH MORICE, HOST: Now, if you live in a regional or remote part of Australia, getting around to carry out everyday tasks like grocery shopping or getting to school can be a bit of a logistical ordeal. That's probably an understatement. But for those living with serious and complex health issues, distance and wild, unpredictable weather can make the difference between life and death.
Assistant Minister Patrick Gorman will travel to France from 15 to 18 July to represent the Australian Government and promote Australia’s trade and tourism interests, as well as Australia’s role as the host of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
This visit will mark the launch of direct flights between Perth and Paris, commencing just in time for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
MATT DORAN, HOST: For more on this, we were joined from Darwin by the Assistant Minister for Indigenous Australians, Malarndirri McCarthy. Malarndirri McCarthy, welcome back to Afternoon Briefing. We've seen the news today that the curfew in Alice Springs will not be extended. What's your response to that news?
JASON CLARE, MINISTER FOR EDUCATION: G’day everyone. I'm here with Linda Burney to make a very special announcement in NAIDOC Week about the extra investment that we're making to support young Indigenous children to finish school and then go on to TAFE or university.
The Albanese Government is providing funding to two First Nations organisations to support more students to succeed at school and beyond.
The Government is investing $4 million to support the GO Foundation’s scholarships, which support Indigenous students to succeed in school and prepare for the workforce.
The Government is also investing an additional $4.5 million to support the Aurora Education Foundation’s Redefining Indigenous Success in Education (RISE) initiative.
The Albanese Labor Government is establishing 12 new Indigenous Protected Areas (IPAs) following a $14.6 million investment, delivering on its election commitment.
IPAs are areas of land and sea Country managed by First Nations groups, which help deliver better nature protections and good local jobs.
From the Western Australian deserts to the NSW rainforests, the new projects combined will protect 7.5 million hectares of land and 450,000 hectares of sea Country – bigger than the size of Tasmania.
The Albanese Labor Government is developing a national strategy for food security in remote First Nations communities, in partnership with state and territory governments and First Nations health organisations.
Food and other essential groceries are often over 50 per cent more expensive in remote communities than in regional supermarkets, not consistently available and can be poorer quality.
That is why the Australian Government has committed $11.8 million over two years to develop the Strategy, undertake consultations and implement early projects.
The Albanese Labor Government is developing a national strategy for food security in remote First Nations communities, in partnership with state and territory governments and First Nations health organisations.
Food and other essential groceries are often over 50 per cent more expensive in remote communities than in regional supermarkets, not consistently available and can be poorer quality.
That is why the Australian Government has committed $11.8 million over two years to develop the Strategy, undertake consultations and implement early projects.
The Minister for Indigenous Australians, Linda Burney, is proud to congratulate the exceptional individuals who are recipients of the 2024 NAIDOC Awards.
The awards were announced tonight in Adelaide at the 2024 National NAIDOC Awards Ceremony ahead of NAIDOC Week.
With 28 finalists shortlisted from almost 200 entrants across 10 categories, it was a tough job for the National NAIDOC Committee to select the winners of the 2024 awards.
KYAM MAHER, SOUTH AUSTRALIAN MINISTER FOR ABORIGINAL AFFAIRS: Thank you for being here today on Kaurna Yerta, the lands of the Kaurna people. It is a distinct pleasure to host the Joint Council on Closing the Gap, Aboriginal Affairs ministers from all around Australia, as well as the head of Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations.
I'll hand over to Linda Burney, the Federal Minister for Indigenous Australians. And also with us is Pat Turner, the head of the Coalition of the Peaks.