Anna Henderson at Garma: Noel Pearson calls for Aboriginal affairs overhaul

Aug 3, 2026 · 15m

Three years since the defeat of the Voice referendum, Noel Pearson returned to the Garma festival to deliver a blistering speech, which included a proposal to dismantle state Aboriginal affairs departments in favour of Commonwealth oversight. Garma also saw the surprise announcement of a breakaway Land Council, to represent northeast Arnhem Land. Guest: Anna Henderson, chief political correspondent, SBS

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