The Commonwealth has come under attack for the way it handled Aboriginal affairs during the proclamation of self-government for the Northern Territory.
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The former chief minister of the Northern Territory, Paul Everingham, says the federal government was wrong to split responsibility for Aboriginal affairs when it granted self-government 30 years ago.
Secret 1978 federal cabinet papers have been declassified, revealing new insights into the Commonwealth's decision to lift its control on the Northern Territory.
The Catholic Education Office (CEO) says a $2.3 billion commitment to Indigenous education must be spent wisely.
The Northern Territory Government says it's on track to have a new policy framework for Aboriginal outstations by June next year.
Businesses are maintaining their commitment to an employment project for Aboriginals despite FMG's faltering fortunes.
The North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency (NAAJA) says the Northern Territory Government should not build a new prison in the Top End unless it gets a mandate at the next election.
A call for an Indigenous bill of rights is backed by the Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement.
Julia Gillard says the Government will be spending more than $2 billion to combat Indigenous illiteracy.
The Northern Territory Government has denied reports its policies are causing an increase in the number of Aboriginal people going to prison.
The Northern Territory Education Union says about 7 per cent of Territory's teachers are on sick or stress leave as a result of violent behaviour by students.
Environmental groups are preparing an international campaign to try to stop a natural gas hub being established in the Kimberley.
A judge refuses to end an appeal case involving a Stolen Generations member, despite the man's death.
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