Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Nigel Scullion, has paid tribute to Dr Gumana AO, who passed away in Arnhem Land earlier this week.

“Dr Gumana was a senior Yolngu man and leader of the Dhalwangu clan whose many achievements spanned decades across arts, culture and Indigenous rights,” Minister Scullion said.

“He led an extraordinary life, advocating passionately for the advancement of Aboriginal people through land rights and the homelands movement.

Prime Minister, The Hon. Malcolm Turnbull MP
Minister for Women, Senator the Hon. Michaelia Cash

Today, parliamentarians from across the political divide have come together to link arms in a historic display of support for the No More campaign that aims to end domestic and family violence in Indigenous communities. 

Founded by Indigenous leader Charlie King, the No More campaign also aims to foster a greater appreciation of, and respect for, women. 

The Native Title Officer Funding Scheme, which assists respondents in native title proceedings with the costs of engagin

Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Nigel Scullion, has tonight congratulated the winners and finalists of the 2016 Indigenous Governance Awards.

Minister Scullion, who attended tonight’s annual awards ceremony in Sydney, praised Western Desert Nganampa Walytja Palyantjaku Tjutaku Aboriginal Corporation and Murdi Paaki Regional Assembly as winners in their respective categories, as well as all Indigenous organisations recognised for their governance.