News Articles for Linda Burney

Federal member for Perth Patrick Gorman has remained tight-lipped on a potential promotion in Sunday's cabinet reshuffle, triggered by the resignation of two veteran Labor minister.

Two veteran federal ministers have announced they will retire from politics at the end of the current term, sparking an immediate reshuffle of cabinet by Anthony Albanese.

One quarter of Western Australia's north will be under Indigenous protection as the federal government reveals three new designations in the state.

Both sides of politics are pledging to focus on closing the Indigenous disadvantage gap after a referendum to constitutionally enshrine an advisory body failed.

A list of confronting issues compiled by Indigenous teens in the state's Mid West has laid bare the need for change amid a bitter Voice debate

Support for constitutional change is firming in business and political circles despite hesitancy in some quarters to take a stance on the issue.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed the wording of a referendum to change the constitution enabling an Indigenous voice to parliament and government.

The Nationals will not support efforts to enshrine an Indigenous voice to parliament in the constitution, threatening the chances of a referendum passing.

Tanya Plibersek has been forced to clarify the Albanese government's position on a controversial West Australian fertiliser plant.

Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek has reached an agreement for a 30-day halt to the development of a Burrup Peninsula fertiliser plant that Indigenous leaders claim could impact ancient rock art.

Traditional owners in Western Australia have written to the Albanese government seeking to stop the progress of a contentious urea plant.

Anthony Albanese has announced his 23-person cabinet with some major responsibilities for Western Australians in the outer ministry.