From the Heart

After years of negotiation, the Uluru Statement from the Heart represents the clearest ever consensus for recognition of Indigenous Australians in our politics. It was rejected by government, but there is now money in the budget for a referendum. Stephen Fitzpatrick on what is next for the Uluru statement. Guest: Journalist and former Indigenous affairs editor at The Australian Stephen Fitzpatrick. Background reading: A fresh canvas for Indigenous politics in The Monthly Betrayal in The Monthly The Saturday Paper The Monthly For more information on today’s episode, visit 7ampodcast.com.au. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.