Firstly a huge congrats to @paulwkennedy on his 13 year tenure, what a star! Secondly Im rapt to be welcomed in to a wonderful team! Former federal Liberal Indigenous Affairs minister Ken Wyatt encourages Australians to inform themselves about the Voice, and debate the looming referendum regardless of what side they are on. [2][10], In 2019, Bourchier commenced incorporating an Acknowledgement of Country into ABC News Canberra. Native and Indigenous people make up 1.5% of the U.S. population, according to the U.S. Census and 6.2% of the Canadian population. Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. By National Indigenous affairs correspondent, In Australia's homicide capital, there's not enough money to keep women safe, An unspeakable crime in plain sight: The tragic story of Constance Watcho. i will not be taking questions at this point. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. He has also hosted national broadcasts from the Australian of the Year Awards in Canberra on the ABC Local Radio network.[16][17]. Armstrong has played with the Adelaide Crows, Sydney Swans and Collingwood and last year became the first Indigenous play-by-play caller on commercial radio. Sign-up to the latest news from Now To Love, delivered straight to your inbox. After decades of protracted debate over whether the constitution should be amended to give First Nations people more say over their lives, Anthony Albanese's vow to hold a referendum on it is a notable shift, writes Indigenous affairs editor Bridget Brennan. The Weekly asked four prominent Indigenous media personalities to comment. I wish them all the best for the future. [18] He left this board in July 2022. As Kevin Mason divedin the ocean, a Fisheries NSWofficer waswatching on the cliffs above. The Uluru Statement from the Heart lies at the heart of what it means to be Australian. This is a snapshot of our achievements, programs and personalities and celebrates the ABC's contribution to Australian life for more than 80 years.