Linda Burney on racism and the path to equity: In an interview with The Saturday Paper, the Indigenous Affairs minister dismisses speculation about her political future and says the 'fire is still raging' to deliver change.

In an interview with The Saturday Paper, Minister for Indigenous Australians Linda Burney discusses the failure of the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum and her commitment to achieving equity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through initiatives like Closing the Gap. Burney acknowledges the existence of racism in Australian society but does not believe that Australia is a racist nation. She highlights the government's efforts to address Indigenous disadvantage, such as investing in housing, healthcare, and clean water supply. The article also mentions the opposition's stance on Indigenous programs and the need for audits to ensure accountability and effectiveness. [Extracted from the article]