Daily news digest April 22

Indigenous news in Australia today focuses on land rights disputes, Federal inquiries into systemic racism, and the preservation of cultural heritage.

Current News Highlights

Copper Mine Cultural Dispute:
Native title holders on South Australia’s Yorke Peninsula are urging government intervention, claiming a local copper mine has commenced development without the necessary cultural heritage clearances causing damage to sensitive sites.

Anti-Racism Inquiry:
A new Federal Parliamentary inquiry is underway to address the increasing prevalence of racism and violence directed at First Nations people. This inquiry follows high-profile incidents, such as the attempted terrorist attack at an Invasion Day rally in Perth earlier this year.

Workplace Racism Report:
The Gari Yala report has highlighted that at current rates, it could take up to 118 years to eliminate racial slurs and systemic racism from Australian workplaces.

Repatriation of Heritage:
Four spears taken by Captain Cook from Kamay (Botany Bay) in 1770 are being prepared for return to traditional owners from a British college.

ANZAC Day Preparation:
Ahead of ANZAC Day on April 25, there is an increased focus on the recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander service members.