PM Unveils Plan for 'Long-Term Prosperity' in Indigenous Communities

Same Old Showtime at Garma

[fusion_dropcap boxed="no" boxed_radius="" class="" id="" color="" hue="" saturation="" lightness="" alpha="" text_color=""]T[/fusion_dropcap]he Garma Festival is a bit like the Royal Show for the Aboriginal industry. Political leaders traipse to Arnhem Land laden with showbags full of goodies. In this case, paid for by taxpayers. Opposition Leader Sussan Ley had the sense not to attend, instead visiting the Kimberley with Shadow Indigenous Aust…

PM says indigenous partnership to unlock true potential

Yolngu leader Djawa Yunupingu spoke of a real economy as the PM unveiled an indigenous partnership. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS) By Keira Jenkins in Gulkula, NT A “real economy” is needed in Arnhem Land, say indigenous leaders addressing a major Australian cultural gathering. Yothu Yindi Foundation chair Djawa Yunupingu has told crowds at Garma Festival at Gulkula in northeast Arnhem Land his people plan on being part of the future. “Yolngu people ar…

PM to set sights on Indigenous economic plan in Garma Festival speech

Economic development will be the focus for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s keynote address at Garma Festival 2025 happening this weekend in the Northern Territory.

PM unveils plan for 'long-term prosperity' in Indigenous communities

Anthony Albanese has outlined Labor's Indigenous policy focus during his fourth address to the Garma Festival as prime minister. Look back on the day's updates.

PM to set sights on closing the gap in festival speech

The prime minister is poised to make policy announcements aimed at closing the gap when he delivers the...