Ahead of the first sitting of federal parliament Albanese this week urged his colleagues to support a referendum that would enshrine an Indigenous Voice in the constitution.
He also restated his government’s commitment to honouring the Uluru Statement from the Heart.
Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney said the gathering of about 2500 people would allow the government to engage with senior leaders on key issues,policies and decisions.
“The festival provides a wonderful opportunity for us to catch up with everyone,and a chance to sit down with people and have some important conversation about our agenda,including our plans to fully implement the Uluru Statement from the Heart,” she said.
Garma is a celebration of the Yolngu people’s cultural,artistic and ceremonial traditions.
It is also an opportunity to discuss the challenges facing Indigenous Australians. Productivity Commission data released on Thursday showed more than half the socio-economic targets outlined in the Closing the Gap agreement will not be met.