In this episode, I reflect on my recent trip to Japan, just as ten First Nations ancestors were returned home from Japanese institutions for the first time in history. It was a moment that stirred something deep. Repatriation is not about the past. It’s about restoring dignity. It’s about our future.Also in this edition:

📵 Optus Exposed – The $100 million penalty that reveals how corporate reconciliation rings hollow when aggressive sales tactics target the most vulnerable.

💰 ANZ’s $50B Strategy – A bold new play from one of Australia’s major banks that puts First Nations economic empowerment at the heart of its long-term vision.

🗳️ Consent with Meaning – The federal government’s new guidelines finally place Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) at the centre of First Nations engagement. But will they follow through?

💡 NSW’s Closing the Gap Budget – A big spend with some bold promises. But trust, once broken, is hard-won back.