Australians for Native Title and Reconciliation (ANTaR) has congratulated the Yaruwu people of Broome on their historic native title compensation agreement signed in Broome 25 February 2010. “The Yaruwu agreement with the Western Australian Government is a fantastic achievement, with win-win outcomes,” said ANTaR National President, Dr Janet Hunt. “This agreement provides the basis for the Yaruwu people to advance their goals for the wellbeing of their people, while enabling Broome to expand as a tourism and industry centre, including with a new airport.

To mark the Prime Minister's 2010 report to parliament, the Close the Gap Coalition for Indigenous Health Equality is releasing its inaugural Shadow Report on the Australian Government's progress towards closing the gap in life expectancy between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. Take a look

ANTaR is seeking to fill two key positions: NATIONAL DIRECTOR and NATIONAL CAMPAIGNS MANAGER NATIONAL DIRECTOR

Australians for Native Title and Reconciliation (ANTaR) employs the National Director through its National Management Committee (NMC) to provide leadership and management expertise to assist it to achieve its objects in pursuit of justice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Australians for Native Title and Reconciliation (ANTaR) called on governments and community organisations to revisit the reconciliation process and in particular address the unfinished business. “Despite the apparent resolve of governments to close the gap in health and wellbeing outcomes between Indigenous and non-indigenous Australians, progress is slow; our politicians and policy makers continue to scratch their heads and wonder why,” ANTaR spokesperson, Dr Peter Lewis said today.