Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has become one of the most polarising figures in Australian politics.
A key voice in the successful ‘No’ campaign, she’s both celebrated and criticised for her stance on Indigenous issues.
In this episode of Australian Story, she speaks candidly about her past struggles, her response to critics, and her vision for the future.
From ABC:
Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price is popular, polarising and outspoken – a rising star in Coalition ranks who helped steer the ‘No’ campaign to victory in the Voice referendum.
“There are some people that I’ve grown up with in my hometown that almost feel like I’ve betrayed them because I’ve become a conservative Aboriginal politician,” she tells Australian Story.
“It’s almost like, ‘How dare you.’”
Within the Indigenous community, some critics feel betrayed by her controversial comments about colonisation, culture and violence.
Mick Gooda, a former Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social justice commissioner, believes the ‘No’ campaign “has given people permission to be openly racist, to attack the things that we’ve made so much advances on”.
Her Indigenous supporters, however, say she’s brave and bold.
“I really did see the bravery of what she was taking on,” academic and friend Suzanne Ingram tells Australian Story.
In this episode Senator Nampijinpa Price, a former singer and children’s television presenter, responds to her critics and speaks for the first time about turning to alcohol and drugs after surviving domestic violence.
“I was partying hard, hitting the ecstasy or the MDMA,” she says, “but then the comedowns were massive, and that cycle got me into a state of depression, self-loathing and anxiety – all those things, suicidal thought.’’
She explains how her family’s experiences of violence helped shape her views and outlines her plans should she become Minister for Indigenous Australians in the event of a Coalition victory at the next election.
“The one thing that drives me more than anything else is the fact that I’ve lost so much family. I think it’s time for a change; a change of thinking and a change of approach.”
I support you 💯
you are one gutsy lady who should be our pm
She sells her own people out…SHAME..! 😤
Noela Bert what do you mean ” her own people ” she is Australian
Noela Bert How does she sell out “her own people”? Do you mean all Australians? Indigenous or not, we’re ALL Australians. She is an inspiration to all Australians. A role model for everyone who has risen above many problems that are common in this country, but sadly more common among some indigenous communities. I hope to see her as Prime Minister one day.
Bella Rine F##k no…
Bella Rine she kissed Duttons arse…she wants the aboriginal flag removed from press conferences and the bridge. She’s a disgrace to the aboriginal race.!!
Bella Rine sad comment from another fake profile
Noela Bert
Jacinta’s Stand
Through red dust plains and desert wide,
Where elders’ voices echo, guide,
She walks the path, unbowed, alone,
Her mission carved in steadfast stone.
Not for power, nor for praise,
But for her people, through the haze,
She lifts the veil of hidden pain,
To break the bonds, to heal the strain.
For children’s minds to brightly grow,
For health to flourish, strength to show,
For women’s safety, firm and true,
She fights with fire, a warrior’s view.
The critics sneer, the cowards flee,
Yet truth stands tall—so clear, so free.
With courage fierce, she lights the way,
No fear, no chains, no debt to pay.
Jacinta speaks with thunder’s might,
For futures bold, for wrongs made right,
A voice that rises, strong and free,
For those who dream, for those who see.
Noela Bert she speaks from her experiences watch Australian Story and u will see what I mean
Geraldine Sinclair yes it was really good
Noela Bert we Australians are her people you too.
Noela Bert wrong
💯 Support you Jacinta
me toooo!!!
I support JNP
Paul Keane most racists do
Yes she has been there n experienced it all, I like her for her honesty She didn’t try to sugar coat her past
Jacinta you are a modern day warrior fighting for what I believe are all the right things you have just started your political career and by God you are already making a difference 🙏
Cheryl Kenworthy She is not, she is ambitious for a bigger role in Parliament. She has done little for Indigenous people, lived in Alice Springs not in outback communities. She has been appointed Shadow Minister for Efficiency, a Trump copy, she has no qualifications and no Department to give her advice.
Barbara Heath I beg to differ also I believe ambition is a wonderful attribute enjoy this beautiful summers day Barbara
Barbara Heath get lost lefty.
Cheryl Kenworthy Ask why she is banned from her own community.
Barbara Heath Barb, I think you will find it’s the Central Land Council trying to get rid of her. Price has been on record as suggesting they are corrupt. Does that sound something like what’s going on in the USA.
Jenny Bell Get over your nasty idiot woke self.Do you even know an aborigine?
Cheryl Kenworthy She has common sense, that’s missing in a lot of parliamentarians.
Go away Jacinta…you had your chance to support your people but you succumbed to money and power with Dutton!
What a cluts!
Divisive. She is banned from her own community.
Barbara Heath what community would that be?
Barbara Heath have you been to her community and asked i would probably say no as it is Alice Springs and she is not banned she is fighting for their rights
Barbara Heath
Jacinta’s Stand
Through red dust plains and desert wide,
Where elders’ voices echo, guide,
She walks the path, unbowed, alone,
Her mission carved in steadfast stone.
Not for power, nor for praise,
But for her people, through the haze,
She lifts the veil of hidden pain,
To break the bonds, to heal the strain.
For children’s minds to brightly grow,
For health to flourish, strength to show,
For women’s safety, firm and true,
She fights with fire, a warrior’s view.
The critics sneer, the cowards flee,
Yet truth stands tall—so clear, so free.
With courage fierce, she lights the way,
No fear, no chains, no debt to pay.
Jacinta speaks with thunder’s might,
For futures bold, for wrongs made right,
A voice that rises, strong and free,
For those who dream, for those who see.
Peter O’Carroll Great verse.
Ad you know this how?
Barbara Heath wrong
Coconut turn coat for her people.. disgusting person
Jerry Segat horseshit
Jerry Segat No doubt you are from Victoria.🤣😂
Jerry Segat
Jacinta’s Stand
Through red dust plains and desert wide,
Where elders’ voices echo, guide,
She walks the path, unbowed, alone,
Her mission carved in steadfast stone.
Not for power, nor for praise,
But for her people, through the haze,
She lifts the veil of hidden pain,
To break the bonds, to heal the strain.
For children’s minds to brightly grow,
For health to flourish, strength to show,
For women’s safety, firm and true,
She fights with fire, a warrior’s view.
The critics sneer, the cowards flee,
Yet truth stands tall—so clear, so free.
With courage fierce, she lights the way,
No fear, no chains, no debt to pay.
Jacinta speaks with thunder’s might,
For futures bold, for wrongs made right,
A voice that rises, strong and free,
For those who dream, for those who see.
Jerry Segat To Jerry Segat:
Your words, flung carelessly, reveal more about you than they ever could about Jacinta Price. To call her a “coconut” is to expose a shallow understanding of her life, her fight, and the weight she carries for her people.
Jacinta has walked the hard roads, not as a puppet of any side, but as a woman of conviction. She stands for the safety of Indigenous women and children, for real solutions over empty symbolism. She speaks hard truths that many are too afraid to hear.
And you? You reduce her to a slur, dismissing the depth of her work with a word that reeks of ignorance. Do you truly know her struggle? Her sacrifices? The pressure she endures daily for daring to demand more than slogans and handouts?
Before you cast stones, take a long look in the mirror. What have you done for the people she fights for? What legacy will your words leave behind?
Jacinta Price stands tall. Your insult, by comparison, is nothing but dust in the wind.
Peter O’Carroll well said true
Jerry Segat piss off you’re a germ she’s a great woman
Jerry Segat ditto
Fighting for unity
why give this filth air time? she is a traitor to her own people! she only cares about $$$ and power
Mark Larrs your a waist of space
Mark Larrs
Jacinta’s Stand
Through red dust plains and desert wide,
Where elders’ voices echo, guide,
She walks the path, unbowed, alone,
Her mission carved in steadfast stone.
Not for power, nor for praise,
But for her people, through the haze,
She lifts the veil of hidden pain,
To break the bonds, to heal the strain.
For children’s minds to brightly grow,
For health to flourish, strength to show,
For women’s safety, firm and true,
She fights with fire, a warrior’s view.
The critics sneer, the cowards flee,
Yet truth stands tall—so clear, so free.
With courage fierce, she lights the way,
No fear, no chains, no debt to pay.
Jacinta speaks with thunder’s might,
For futures bold, for wrongs made right,
A voice that rises, strong and free,
For those who dream, for those who see.
Something needs to change. A 5 year old sexually assaulted in the NT again. Current govt and mainstream media won’t even talk about it. Disgrace
So much respect for this wonderful woman
She will be priminster one day
Disgusting person!!!
Laraine Redman your more then likely a person that has never been to an aboriginal community before
Wayne Boss Hate to disappoint, but yes have spent many younger years with aboriginal people in Moree.
The issue is about a person who was a traitor to her own people regarding the Voice!
Allowing herself to be used by a political party for their and her own benefit.
Disgusting person!
Laraine Redman i believe you think the voice was good and not dividing the nation.
They already have a voice also Moree is not an indigenous community it is a normal community like Inverell Dubbo And most western N.S.W towns of which i have lived in.
Sydney has multiple community’s that have indigenous people living there like Redfern but not the Northern beaches.
She fought against dividing the nation we are all Australian or Australian citizens.
Wayne Boss Sounds like you are a disgusting person.
Laraine Redman i like your mental inept. but I am totally the opposite and a hypocrite like you who can only foul mouth others karma will eventually strike
Laraine Redman she is no traitor…
Jacinta would never f ivude our nation she’s working tirelessly for her infig communities to even think she would do such a despicable thing beggers belief .that’s already been tried by albo and the ALP party with the attempt to introduce apartheid onto the very people who are in need of our help .
Future PM and can’t wait!
Great Prime Minister material 👍
Bring it on we sure do need you
I’ll vote for you as first elected Australian Prime Minister. And first indigenous elected Prime Minister. Julie Gillard doesn’t count – she was never elected.
Jacinta’s Stand
Through red dust plains and desert wide,
Where elders’ voices echo, guide,
She walks the path, unbowed, alone,
Her mission carved in steadfast stone.
Not for power, nor for praise,
But for her people, through the haze,
She lifts the veil of hidden pain,
To break the bonds, to heal the strain.
For children’s minds to brightly grow,
For health to flourish, strength to show,
For women’s safety, firm and true,
She fights with fire, a warrior’s view.
The critics sneer, the cowards flee,
Yet truth stands tall—so clear, so free.
With courage fierce, she lights the way,
No fear, no chains, no debt to pay.
Jacinta speaks with thunder’s might,
For futures bold, for wrongs made right,
A voice that rises, strong and free,
For those who dream, for those who see.
If the Liberal/National Party wins the next election Jacinta will make a fine politician She may have upset a lot of indigenous people but her passion for what really matters is important She sees beyond the narrow minded people who have the mindset that all indigenous people are not equal All people on this earth are equal some may find that hard to believe
Fantastic life journey Jacinta and the best is still coming.
To Jerry Segat
Your words, flung carelessly, reveal more about you than they ever could about Jacinta Price. To call her a “coconut” is to expose a shallow understanding of her life, her fight, and the weight she carries for her people.
Jacinta has walked the hard roads, not as a puppet of any side, but as a woman of conviction. She stands for the safety of Indigenous women and children, for real solutions over empty symbolism. She speaks hard truths that many are too afraid to hear.
And you? You reduce her to a slur, dismissing the depth of her work with a word that reeks of ignorance. Do you truly know her struggle? Her sacrifices? The pressure she endures daily for daring to demand more than slogans and handouts?
Before you cast stones, take a long look in the mirror. What have you done for the people she fights for? What legacy will your words leave behind?
Jacinta Price stands tall. Your insult, by comparison, is nothing but dust in the wind.
A sellout – female Judas
No time for a person who cannot see she is being used.
We support you Jacinta!
I support Jacinta
It was a great documentary loved it and learnt so much about her
And she has a beautiful voice
Go Jacinta 🇦🇺🇦🇺👏👏
She’s doing the right thing tackling the problem at the source instead of pouring $Billions in at the top and watching it trickle down past all the splinter groups until there’s nothing left at the bottom ! … go Jacinta you star !
Seems we have a few people that.that don’t like her .So why you shut your mouth and give her a go.
We all Australians are her people.
The ones who say she is betraying them .
Have been sickling on the teet for way too long .
Liberal lap dancing Traitor, !