Lorena Allam

Lorena Allam, Indigenous journalist and academic at the Jumbunna Institute, discusses a suspected Invasion Day bombing and its toll on First Nations people. She recaps reactions to the device, critiques media and political framing, and places the attack in the context of Australia’s history of colonial violence and rising racism. She also outlines calls for truth-telling, services, and policy responses.

Lorena Allam, a Churchill Fellow studying truth-telling and journalism, discusses the importance of Indigenous representation in media, challenges faced by Indigenous journalists, and the power of storytelling. She also explores the role of journalism in truth-seeking, accuracy, fairness, and amplifying marginalized voices.