

Five years since Black Lives Matter – has anything changed in Australia?
9 snips Jun 4, 2025
Ella Archibald-Binge and Sarah Collard, Indigenous affairs reporters for Guardian Australia, delve into the state of Indigenous rights in Australia five years after the Black Lives Matter protests. They discuss the profound impact of tragic deaths in custody and the community's demands for justice, highlighting ongoing grief and resistance. The conversation also reflects on the need for meaningful change despite political stagnation, emphasizing the critical importance of accountability, truth-telling, and reconciliation initiatives for Indigenous communities.
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Community Trauma from Custody Deaths
- Two young Walpiri men from Yundamu died in custody within a short timeframe, deeply traumatizing their community.
- Families and communities are grieving old wounds reopening with recurring deaths under police care.
Corroboree 2000's National Impact
- The 2000 Corroboree walk marked a rare moment of national unity focusing on reconciliation and Indigenous rights.
- It reflected rising public awareness and desire to confront Australia's colonial history and injustices.
Founding Issues Fuel Ongoing Injustice
- Australia's foundation is contested due to dispossession, lack of treaty, and ongoing impacts termed as genocide.
- This includes systemic removal of children and destruction of cultural heritage.