Matthew Walsh – The Conversation

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June 27, 2025

The sentencing of Cassius Turvey’s killers shows courts still struggle to deal with racism

Thalia Anthony, University of Technology Sydney and Matthew Walsh, University of Technology Sydney

Those who murdered the 15 year-old have received life sentences, but the ruling on racially motivated crime isn’t so definitive.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Minister for Indigenous Australians Linda Burney and Chair of the Northern Land Council Samuel Bush-Blanasi unveil the 2023 Barunga Declaration at Parliament House. AAP Image/Lukas Coch

June 23, 2023

Before the Barunga Declaration, there was the Barunga Statement, and Hawke’s promise of Treaty

Archie Thomas, University of Technology Sydney; Heidi Norman, University of Technology Sydney, and Matthew Walsh, University of Technology Sydney

NT Land Councils have presented the Barunga declaration to Prime Minister Albanese, expressing support for the Voice to Parliament. The Barunga Statement in 1988 was an important part of this journey.

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April 2, 2023

What actually is a treaty? What could it mean for Indigenous people?

Harry Hobbs, University of Technology Sydney; Heidi Norman, University of Technology Sydney, and Matthew Walsh, University of Technology Sydney

Indigenous people have been calling for a treaty for generations. But what would it actually look like and what would it do?

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