The Point: Road Trip - Episode 9
Tuesday, 24 September at 7.30pm
Episode Nine: Is It Justice Or Just Us?
With Darwin city as the backdrop, this episode brings together three impressive women who discuss the relationship between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and the Police Force nationally. The featured panellists are Executive Director of the Community Resilience and Engagement Command with the Northern Territory Police, Leanne Liddle, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner, Katie Kiss and legal academic Dr. Hannah McGlade.
Tuesday, 1 October at 7.30pm
John Paul Janke returns to Thursday Island to meet Mayor Elsie Seriat and other Indigenous leaders to discuss the challenges that confront Island people and their communities in the region.
Tuesday, 8 October at 7.30pm
John Paul Janke visits Hopevale to meet Aboriginal Shire Council Mayor Bruce Gibson to discuss the early history of the community, the challenges and Bruce’s hopes and aspirations for Hopevale’s future.
Tuesday, 15 October at 7.30pm
Episode Twelve: Referendum – After The Fire - Season Final
The final episode for 2024 brings together a collective of studio guests to discuss the question of “Where are we now, one year on from the Referendum?’ A combination of prominent guests including several participants from the series will be invited to share their views in front of a studio audience. The program will reflect on some of the main themes and challenges raised throughout the season.
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Is Narelda no longer co-hosting this show anymore?
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Renewed for 2025 - SBS Upfronts
The Point returns after a momentous year of connecting with communities nationally, to understand important local issues, while also highlighting possible solutions. Host John Paul Janke will discuss the stories you need to know through a unique Indigenous lens. Throughout the year, our dedicated team of NITV journalists will continue to deliver breaking news from across the country.
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Tuesday, 22 April at 7.30pm on NITV
Eighteen months on from the Indigenous Voice to Parliament Referendum, Australians are heading back to the polls for the Federal Election and this time, First Nations issues are out of the spotlight.
In the first of two election specials, NITV’s flagship current affairs program The Point looks at
the state of Indigenous Affairs in 2025 and asks an expert panel how we cut through debates about flags and ‘Welcome to Country’ to achieve real outcomes.
Join host, proud Wuthathi and Meriam man, John Paul Janke and special guests; former Indigenous Affairs Minister Ken Wyatt, Young Australian of the Year Dr Katrina Wruck, GWS Giants Head of Community Ali Faraj, Aboriginal business leader Sean Gordon, researcher Dr Hannnah McGlade and former Social Justice Commissioner Mick Gooda for a hard look at Indigenous issues in the political landscape.
Part 2 Tue 29 April 7:30 PM
Part 2
Tuesday, 29 April at 7.30pm
Change the Polls, Change the Pollies: As the contenders make their final pitch to voters ahead of the 2025 Federal Election, The Point is in Far North Queensland asking how First Nations communities can move the political needle. Join host John Paul Janke from the key seat of Leichhardt as The Point sits down with leaders and community from across Cairns (Gimuy) and the Cape for a tough conversation about need, expectations and aspirations ahead of the 2025 Federal Election. Is it enough to focus on the bare minimum in “closing the gap” or should we have higher expectations?
