Senator Kerrynne Liddle has expressed frustration with symbolic gestures, advocating instead for concrete, measurable policies to address issues faced by Indigenous Australians.
In a recent interview, Senator Liddle emphasised the limitations of symbolic actions such as acknowledgements of country and flag ceremonies, particularly when significant problems persist within Indigenous communities.
Senator Liddle explicitly stated:
“I just want to say that conversations about acknowledgement of country, welcome to country, and the flags frustrate me when I know that there are children who are deaf before they actually get to school. There are children who aren’t attending school. There are children who are hungry and are finding themselves wandering the streets at night, because it’s not safe to go home.”
According to the latest Closing the Gap report, only four out of nineteen targets are currently on track. Senator Liddle highlighted the urgent need for practical policies to tackle ongoing educational disparities and community safety issues, noting specifically the necessity for early intervention and appropriate allocation of funding.
She also stressed the need for accountability, stating explicitly:
“The frustration is money flowing, in a timely manner, and actually ensuring that there is accountability that the money has flowed effectively and for the purpose that it was intended.”
Senator Liddle’s comments reflect her call for policy changes that move beyond symbolism, towards clear, evidence-based outcomes that genuinely benefit Indigenous communities.
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