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 2024 Australian Reconciliation Barometer (ARB). The Barometer is national research study, undertaken every two years by Reconciliation Australia since 2008, and the only survey in Australia that measures the progress of reconciliation between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and non-Indigenous Australians.

This presentation will include information and insights around emerging demographic groups showing strong support for reconciliation.

Karen will also present results from the Workplace Reconciliation Barometer 2024 survey (WRB), similarly conducted every two years among employees of RAP organisations and will discuss and compare results of both surveys.

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

• Prof. 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.