Concerns Indigenous Truth-Telling Initiative at Risk Following PM’s Comments

Indigenous advocates have questioned the Australian prime minister’s stance on the formation of a commission of truth-telling.

The Aboriginal Flag is seen flying during the NAIDOC March in Melbourne, Australia in July 2005. Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images

Supporters of the promise of a Makarrata Commission fear Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will roll back support for the Indigenous initiative.

The term “Makarrata” comes from the 2017 Uluru Statement from the Heart and refers to a “truth-telling” process and a subsequent treaty between the Australian government and Indigenous people.