What the major parties are offering on Indigenous affairs
April 18, 2025
15 min
1537
Full
1,622 of 2,041
Episode 1537 · April 18, 2025
What the major parties are offering on Indigenous affairs
0:00 / 15:37
Search the Record
Moment search isn’t open for this episode yet
When it opens, you’ll be able to type any phrase and jump straight to the second it was said.
The Messy Conservatives Episodes Around April 18, 2025
Episode 1,622 of 2,041 — walk the feed in the order it was published.
15:37This episodeWhat the major parties are offering on Indigenous affairs
Summary
<p>At one point during this term of government, Indigenous affairs dominated national debate. Politicians, pundits and the public couldn't stop talking about it. </p> <p>But since the Voice referendum failed, it’s become something of a taboo. Labor is eager to move on, while the Coalition is more focused on scoring points than offering a plan. </p> <p>Now, with the election weeks away, there are glimpses of what might come next. Labor says it’s about delivering jobs. The Coalition says it’s about cutting waste.</p> <p>Today, contributor for <em>The Saturday Paper, </em>Ben Abbatangelo, on what the major parties are really offering – and what it all means for First Nations people around the country.</p> <p> </p> <p>If you enjoy <em>7am</em>, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at <a href="http://7ampodcast.com.au/support">7ampodcast.com.au/support</a>.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Socials:</strong><strong> </strong>Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a></p> <p><strong>Guest:</strong> Contributor for <em>The Saturday Paper </em>Ben Abbatangelo</p> <p><strong>Photo: </strong>AAP Image / Lukas Coch</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
Episode details and artwork are published by the show’s own feed. Sentinel plays short cited excerpts and links every episode back to its publisher.