Across the country, there has been a noticeable quietening of national conversations around First Nations justice, recognition, and self-determination. Now is a crucial time to renew our shared commitment and strengthen support. With a federal election approaching and the potential for a change in government, many Australians are uncertain about the path ahead for diversity and inclusion—and what that may mean for First Nations communities in and beyond the workplace.

In 2025, Reconciliation Australia is calling on all Australians to continue working towards a more just, inclusive, and respectful nation—one that learns from the past and acts in tangible ways with purpose.
 

At this event, Karen Mundine (she/her), CEO of Reconciliation Australia, will share findings from the newly released Australian Reconciliation Barometer (ARB), offering insights into how Australians perceive and engage with reconciliation. The Barometer is a biennial, national research study, undertaken by Reconciliation Australia since 2008, and the only survey undertaken in Australia that measures the progress of reconciliation between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and non-Indigenous Australians. Karen will also present results from the Workplace Reconciliation Barometer (WRB), highlighting practical ways organisations can embed reconciliation into their everyday work.
 

Kate Russell (she/her), CEO of Supply Nation and event host, will lead a discussion with guest speakers including:

– Nareen Young (she/her), Associate Dean (Indigenous Leadership & Engagement) at UTS Business School, who will reflect on the Gari Yala: Speak the Truth report and introduce Gari Yala 2.0

– Karen Mundine (she/her), CEO, Reconciliation Australia.

We invite you to register for this important webinar to explore Australia’s current state of reconciliation, within the broader context of a shifting global climate, and how we can collectively shape what comes next.