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A federal inquiry into systemic racism against First Nations people in the Northern Territory is making headlines after the NT government refused to attend hearings — sparking outrage and accusations of contempt. Held in Darwin, the inquiry has heard harrowing testimony about racism in courts, hospitals, and schools, with witnesses also linking a surge in online racial hatred to the Voice to Parliament referendum. Despite other states cooperating, the NT’s absence — especially given its large Indigenous population — has drawn sharp criticism. Lawmakers demand accountability, while community members call for an independent body with enforcement powers to tackle institutional racism. The inquiry heads to Alice Springs next, with hopes that this time, real change will follow.

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