Full Story Bridget Cama on Invasion Day and the political silence on First Nations rights
Jan 20, 2026
Bridget Cama, co-chair of the Uluru Youth Dialogue, is a passionate First Nations advocate focused on constitutional recognition. She discusses the ongoing political silence surrounding Invasion Day and the need for meaningful reform rather than token policies. Bridget emphasizes the importance of peaceful protests for First Nations rights and highlights the challenges of racism and misinformation. With a 10-year roadmap for another referendum, she inspires hope and resilience among youth advocates working towards structural change.
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Political Silence After The Referendum
- Bridget Cama says post-referendum there has been a deafening political silence and the status quo has been upheld.
- She argues the government stepped back from implementing the Uluru Statement and meaningful structural reform.
Distractions Without Representation
- Bridget warns policy distractions like economic empowerment or renewables miss the point without First Nations voices at the table.
- She stresses bottom-up, structural reform is needed to close persistent gaps in outcomes.
Racism’s Unchecked Role In The No Vote
- Bridget says racism and hate escalated during the referendum and that there has been no formal inquiry into its impact.
- She believes fear campaigns and misinformation contributed to the no vote and remain unaddressed.