Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
Honouring Eddie Mabo’s legacy, the delivery of the 20th anniversary Mabo Oration by Commissioner Katie Kiss emphasised the struggle and unfinished journey for land justice and called for stronger recognition of self-determination and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander rights through Native Title and the UN Declaration
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
Commissioner Katie Kiss launched the University of Technology Sydney's new Centre for Indigenous People and Work.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner Ms Katie Kiss addressed the United Nations Permanent Forum for Indigenous Issues in New York City. This speech addressed financing of Indigenous Peoples’ work and participation across the multilateral and regional system.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
At the United Nations Permanent Forum for Indigenous Issues, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner Ms Katie Kiss was part of a panel presentation to discuss the theme “Implementing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples within United Nations Member States and the United Nations system, including identifying good practices and addressing challenges”.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
Day 2- National Anti-Racism Framework and any other work she is doing that aligns with Priority Reform 3 of the Closing the Gap Agreement Wednesday 2 April 2025 - QT Hotel Canberra
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
Day 2- National Anti-Racism Framework and any other work she is doing that aligns with Priority Reform 3 of the Closing the Gap Agreement Wednesday 2 April 2025 - QT Hotel Canberra
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
Discover insights from the Diversity Council Australia panel webinar focusing on fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion across workplaces and communities.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner, Ms Katie Kiss has warned that legislation introduced by the Queensland Government late last week was “a devastating step backwards for First Nations rights and a blow to respectful relationships between the state government and...
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
Calls from local First Nations residents to repeal the recently decreed Port Augusta Declared Public Precinct have been backed by Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
The Queensland Government’s decision to abolish the state’s Truth-telling and Healing Inquiry and repeal its Path to Treaty Act marks a major step backwards for First Nations rights, says Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner Katie Kiss.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
“It’s gone.” That’s what Mick Gooda said to me plaintively half an hour into counting the votes to enshrine a First Nations Voice to parliament in our constitution on October 14, 2023. I’d started that day – a year ago today – with a high level of optimism that Australia was going to do this, that...
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner Katie Kiss has welcomed the appointment of the NSW Treaty Commissioners announced today. “These appointments are a milestone in the beginning of the truth and treaty process in NSW,” Commissioner Kiss said. “I congratulate the NSW...
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner Katie Kiss, National Children's Commissioner Anne Hollonds, and Human Rights Commissioner Lorraine Finlay have expressed their sadness and disappointment following the death yesterday of a First Nations teenager who was incarcerated in Western Australia’s Banksia Hill youth detention centre.
