As Australia gears up for the upcoming Referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament, National Indigenous Television (NITV) is set to play a vital role in providing First Nations perspectives. Their current affairs program, ‘The Point’, will be the go-to source for all Australians seeking informed insights on the matter.
‘The Point’ is returning for a new season on Tuesday, 30 May at 7.30pm on NITV, 10.30pm on SBS, and will be available on SBS On Demand. The show will travel across Australia, sharing community voices, engaging in debate, and providing insightful analysis about the upcoming Voice Referendum.
This season, ‘The Point: Referendum Road Trip’ will be hosted by Wuthathi and Meriam man John Paul Janke and Whadjuk Noongar woman, Network Ten’s Narelda Jacobs.
The duo will visit every Australian state and territory with special outdoor broadcasts, as well as live episodes from the studio on Cammeraygal Country in Sydney.
Canberra-based Voice Correspondent for SBS and NITV, Gamilaroi man Cameron Gooley, and National Point Correspondent, Gamilaroi woman Keira Jenkins, will also contribute commentary and analysis.
Natalie Ahmat, NITV’s Head of Indigenous News and Current Affairs, highlights the importance of ‘The Point’ in giving First Nations people a safe space and essential voice in the media.
“The Point continues to give First Nations peoples a safe space and a vital voice in the media, and is essential viewing for all Australians.
“We are looking forward to sharing fresh perspectives, exploring the diversity of views and experiences among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and visiting mob across the country to ensure Australians are informed with facts, unique insights and analysis.
We are taking this conversation out of the corridors of Canberra and into community, getting to the heart of the story.”
John Paul Janke, co-host and Senior Indigenous Affairs Expert, is excited to introduce new segments such as ‘History Bites’, which will showcase critical moments in Australia’s First Nations history and pay tribute to influential figures in Indigenous affairs.
‘The Point: Referendum Road Trip’ will air six episodes before taking a short break and returning to cover the annual Garma Festival of Traditional Cultures in early August. The program will continue until the Referendum, with NITV planning a special week of programming in the lead-up to the vote.
