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Bridget Cama is a Wiradjuri and Pasifika Fijian woman who lives close by to Salt Pan Creek on the Georges River
Uluru Statement leaders launch national truth-telling push

May 2025
Uluru Statement leaders have launched Towards Truth nationally—an initiative designed to map and confront the laws and policies that have impacted First Peoples for more than two centuries.

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Australians urged to walk together for reconciliation

May 2025
During National Reconciliation Week, Uluru Statement leaders called on Australians to stay the course - walking together toward a more truthful and just future.

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Megan Davis at Mutitjulu near Uluru in 2023
Reconciliation Week renews calls for government to act on Voice

May 2025
As Reconciliation Week began, Uluru Statement advocates reminded the government that listening to First Peoples remains unfinished business - and essential to meaningful progress.

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Professor Megan Davis and niece Allira Davis at Uluru in the Northern Territory
Speaking from the heart eight years on from the Uluru Statement

May 2025
Marking eight years since the Uluru Statement from the Heart was issued, leaders and advocates reflect on its enduring message - and the unfinished business of Voice, Treaty, and Truth.

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Dr Megan Davis presenting delivering 2024 UQ NAIDOC keynote lecture
Professor Megan Davis AC receives Australia's highest civilian honour

January 2025
Constitutional lawyer Megan Davis AC has been awarded a Companion of the Order of Australia (AC), the nation's highest civilian honour, for her service to law and Indigenous people.

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A healing experience: Megan Davis AC awarded highest Australia Day Honour

January 2025
Professor Megan Davis AC has been recognised with a Companion of the Order of Australia award for her service to the law and to social justice, and to advocacy for the rights of Indigenous peoples.

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UN complaint filed over NT’s youth justice policies

April 2025
Professor Megan Davis AC has co-authored a formal complaint to the United Nations, urging urgent intervention over systemic racial discrimination and human rights violations in the Northern Territory’s youth detention system.

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Professor Megan Davis receives an AC award on Australia Day. Credit: Louie Douvis
Hugs and tears as Voice architect receives honour after ‘tumultuous’ year

January 2025
Davis AC has had a tumultuous 15 months since the referendum failed in October 2023.

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2024
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Australia’s voice referendum no vote won’t define Indigenous policy forever

October 2024
No other political issue is regarded as defunct because a single attempt at reform failed.

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Voice Referendum Remembered 10 News First with Bridget Cama
Voice Referendum Remembered 10 News First with Bridget Cama

October 2024
A year on from the Voice referendum, the Uluru Dialogue has analysed the vote and the deafening silence from politicians.

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Guardian Podcast: The next generation fighting for an Indigenous voice
The next generation fighting for an Indigenous voice

October 2024
A year ago on 14 October, as the results of Australia’s 2023 Indigenous voice to Parliament referendum rolled in, many people were left devastated.

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‘Our Voices from the Heart’ shortlisted for NT Chief Ministers History Book Award
‘Our Voices from the Heart’ shortlisted for NT Chief Ministers History Book

June 2024
It documents the process and the dialogues that led to the issuing of the Uluru Statement. Available at all good book stores.

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Architects of the Voice say the PM hasn’t engaged in the year since failed

October 2024
It’s been one year since Australia voted against adding a Voice to Parliament to the Constitution in a referendum.

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ABC Breakfast anniversary interview with Allira Davis
ABC Breakfast anniversary interview with Allira Davis

October 2024
Allira Davis chatted with Michael Rowland on ABC Breakfast about the Indigenous voice to parliament referendum and its impact.

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Yes leaders felt ‘invisible’ as referendum became toxic

September 2024
Australians backing the Indigenous voice to parliament felt ‘swept under the rug’ as Anthony Albanese’s referendum became an unmitigated disaster.

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Triple J hack podcast – Will changing the date change anything?
Triple J hack podcast – Will changing the date change anything?

January 2024
Hack spoke with Bridget Cama and Allira Davis from the Uluru Youth Dialogue about their reflections on January 26. 

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Events

2024
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Mabo v Queensland at the Asia Society in New York
Saturday November 16, 2024 - Professor Davis joins Richard Bell to discuss the history of the Australian Aboriginal land rights movement and the significance of Mabo v Queensland (No 2), 1992.
Bridget Cama and Allira Davis, hit the stage at the National RAP Conference in Brisbane
The Uluṟu Statement - Where to from here?
Thursday November 7, 2024 - Our Uluṟu Youth Dialogue Co-Chairs, Bridget Cama and Allira Davis, hit the stage at the National RAP Conference in Brisbane this week to talk about the path forward.
Photo of Megan Davis at The Future of Decision Making event
The Future of Decision Making
October 2024 - At the Nobel Prize Dialogue Sydney 2024 Professor Megan Davis appeared with Tawakkol Karman presenting: "Democracy reimagined: new thinking for the 21st century."
One Year On: Reflections from YES
One Year On: Reflections from YES
October 2024 – on the eve of the Referendum Anniversary we brought together several Uluru Dialogue Leaders and Yes Campaigners to reflect on the Yes Campaign and their highlights – by sharing photographs of meaningful moments.
An afternoon with the Shoalhaven Walking Together Alliance
An afternoon with the Shoalhaven Walking Together Alliance
October 2024 – a wonderful event at the Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre to talk about what’s next for the Uluru Statement from the Heart. Aunty Pat Anderson and Geoff Scott were on the panel alongside Cleone Wellington from Waminda - click above to watch.
W. Wanambi Distinguished Lecture: Dr. Megan Davis
W. Waṉambi Distinguished Lecture: Professor Megan Davis
September 2024 - From the Yirrkala Bark Petitions to the Uluru Statement from the Heart: Aboriginal Art, law reform and Voice.
Archdiocese of Brisbane Reconciliation Dinner
Archdiocese of Brisbane Reconciliation Dinner
September 2024 - Aunty Pat Anderson AO travelled to Brisbane where she addressed the Archdiocese of Brisbane Reconciliation Dinner. Pictured on stage here in conversation with Lucy Davis in front of a full house.
Dr Megan Davis presenting delivering 2024 UQ NAIDOC keynote lecture
Professor Megan Davis delivering 2024 UQ NAIDOC keynote lecture
July 2024 - Megan reflects on the emotional journey leading up to and following the referendum on constitutional recognition for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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