PM response to truth-telling process 'hugely significant'
The national 'Walk for Truth' concluded at Parliament House, urging Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to support a national truth-telling process. Travis Lovett, who led the walk, delivered an open letter signed by over 12,500 people, emphasizing the need for healing through truth-telling. While the prime minister acknowledged the importance of the initiative, he did not commit to specific actions but expressed a willingness to engage in dialogue with First Nations people.
- ▪The 'Walk for Truth' lasted over five weeks and covered more than 900 kilometers.
- ▪Travis Lovett delivered an open letter to the prime minister, advocating for a national truth-telling process.
- ▪The prime minister recognized the journey as 'unfinished business' related to reconciliation.
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'Optimism' as Walk for Truth ends despite no formal commitment from PMBy the Indigenous affairs team's Dana Morse, Samantha Jonscher and Tahnee JashTopic:Indigenous AustraliansWed 27 May 2026 at 6:26pmWed 27 May 2026 at 6:26pmWed 27 May 2026 at 6:26pmAfter five weeks and more than 900 kilometres, Travis Lovett delivered his message directly to the prime minister. (ABC News: Matt Roberts)In short:After more than five weeks on the road, the national Walk for Truth has ended at Parliament House calling on the prime minister to support a national truth-telling process.What's next:The prime minister said he will work with First Nations people towards the goal of truth-telling.abc.net.au/news/national-walk-for-truth-ends-at-parliament-calls-for-albanese-/106726304Link copiedShareShare…
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