What are the real solutions to improving outcomes for Indigenous Australians? In this discussion, Senator Kerrynne Liddle shares her insights on breaking cycles of disadvantage, improving economic opportunities, and ensuring government policies actually deliver results.
As Shadow Minister for Child Protection and the Prevention of Family Violence, Senator Liddle brings a wealth of experience from business, governance, and Indigenous affairs. She highlights the key challenges Indigenous communities face—from education and employment to governance and accountability—while proposing practical, results-driven policies that focus on empowerment rather than dependence.
Topics covered include:
Economic empowerment – creating real jobs and business opportunities
Education and accountability – ensuring children attend school and receive quality education
Welfare reform – moving from dependency to self-sufficiency
Community-driven change – shifting power to local leaders who deliver results
Government accountability – addressing corruption, waste, and ineffective policies
Following her remarks, Simon Cowan, Research Director at the Centre for Independent Studies (CIS), joins Senator Liddle in a deep-dive discussion on what works—and what doesn’t—when it comes to Indigenous policy.