Labor to hire 60 First Nations language teachers if elected

Sarah Matthews
March 31 2022 - 10:30am
Senator Malarndirri McCarthy said many Indigenous languages were at risk of dying out.
Senator Malarndirri McCarthy said many Indigenous languages were at risk of dying out.

NT Senator Malarndirri McCarthy said teaching Indigenous languages to kids is vital to keeping endangered languages alive, as Labor announced a $14m plan to to expand First Nations language education in schools if elected.

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Sarah Matthews

Sarah Matthews

Northern Territory Correspondent

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