News Corp Australia: Reconciliation Action Plan by News Corp Custom Publishing

RECONCILIATION ACTION PLAN

Acknowledgement of Country

News Corp Australia pays respect to the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we walk, work and live. We also acknowledge and pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples past and present.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are warned that photographs in this document may contain images of deceased persons which may cause sadness or distress.

Acknowledgement of Country

Art and the artist

Message from Michael Miller and Penny Fowler

Message from Reconciliation Australia

Our Vision for Reconciliation

Our Business

Respect in Review Relationship in Review Opportunities in Review News in the Community

Tatyana Perry who appeared at the Vogue Vanguard runway show for Australian Fashion Week.

Young Gumatj dancers on the Bunggul Stage on day two of the 25th Garma Festival.

Art and the artist

Stories flow like rivers, carrying truth, trust and First Nations voices forward.

ARTIST STATEMENT

Jessica Tedim is a Gamilaroi/Ularoi yinarr (woman) and contemporary artist from Walgett, currently living and creating on Gubbi Gubbi Country. Jessica has been an artist since she was a young child and draws inspiration from her Elders and family. Through her business JRT Creative, she channels her culture and identity into digital and physical artworks deeply rooted in spirituality and storytelling, experimenting with ways to express the vivid colours of Gunimaa (Country), spirit, energy and language.

ARTWORK MEANING – TRUTH AND TRUST

‘Truth and Trust’ presents storytelling as a continuous and flowing process and speaks to truth-telling and accountability, recognising the importance of building trust and honouring First Nations voices. The larger circle in the top left represents News Corp Australia, a central source from which stories move outward across its networks, platforms and communities.

Lines extend throughout the composition, reflecting how stories travel between people and communities. The medium-coloured circles reference News’ five media channels (Digital, Newspapers, Magazines, Inserts and Audio), while the smaller blue circles represent its fourteen networks. Scattered ‘U’ shapes represent News’ stakeholders and the millions of Australians who engage with News’ networks.

The cornered navy areas symbolise the constant flow and evolution of stories. This reminds me of the two rivers at home, the Barwon and Namoi, where these waterways hold the memories of my people, and where storytelling continues to be practiced and passed down through generations. The stars reference the long-standing practice in First Nations cultures of gathering, sharing knowledge, and practicing ceremony under the stars. Gum leaves represent healing and renewal and are used in smoking ceremonies to cleanse, welcome good spirits, and clear bad spirits. Within this work, they acknowledge the responsibility of mainstream media to tell First Nations stories with truth, care, respect, and accuracy.

Message from Michael Miller & Penny Fowler

We remain committed to reconciliation, amplifying First Nations stories, breaking down disadvantage.

We tell the stories that matter. This sentence is more than a collection of words; as a company of storytellers, it embodies our shared purpose – one we continually strive for and are guided by daily. This Reconciliation Action Plan – our fifth since 2011 – aims to deepen engagement, promote understanding, and build long-term and sustainable relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the broader community.

News Corp Australia has a particular role to play because storytelling is our core business. We tell the stories that matter most to our monthly audience of 18 million Australians, and our pages, websites, and other channels feature Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices prominently.

Ever since Rupert Murdoch led the successful 1959 campaign in Adelaide’s The News to save Arrernte man Max Stuart from the death penalty, our journalists and editors have been at the forefront of informed and ground breaking coverage of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

News Corp Australia has a proud track record, celebrating the countless, often unsung accomplishments of First

Nations peoples while using the power of great storytelling to break down the barriers confronting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. This is as it should be, reflecting our broader pledge to always seek ways to do more to enhance the lives of our audiences and their communities, from those in our cities and suburbs, to our regions and remote rural areas.

But reconciliation continues to be a work in progress. Since News Corp Australia’s last Reconciliation Action Plan, we have introduced The Indigenous Business Review in The Australian. Our production team also provides discounted print services for The Indigenous Business Review and National Indigenous Times (inserted in our state mastheads) to the value of $674,000 per annum.

We've worked closely with Supply Nation and now have 11 onboarded suppliers with a procurement value of $2.38 million in FY25.

Culturally, we have installed plaques acknowledging Country on all our buildings across the country, and held an art exhibition in offices across the company featuring artwork by Australian Indigenous Education Foundation (AIEF) artists.

Editorially, we have covered

Indigenous affairs extensively across all our mastheads, with highlights including the Walkley award winning podcast Dying Rose; Vogue Australia continuing to promote Indigenous models on its cover each year; and The Geelong Advertiser promoting NAIDOC Week on its front page annually.

At the corporate level, many of our staff have taken the opportunity to increase their understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, histories, and achievements through a dedicated training course designed by First Nations consultancy, Corporate Culcha, which was updated in 2025.

Our long-term vision is to build better relationships with First Nations people through respect and understanding, sharing their stories and contributing to recognition and reconciliation.

This is a task both of us intend to champion, both internally and externally. We must break down barriers and cast aside for all time the blight of disadvantage that continues to disrupt too many First Nations communities.

We are passionate about our work and we believe that it is through respect, understanding and telling the stories that matter that we can continue to contribute.

Penny Fowler

News Corp Australia Community Ambassador

Chairman, The Herald & Weekly Times

Michael Miller

Executive Chairman, News Corp Australasia

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Message from Reconciliation Australia

Reconciliation Australia applauds our fifth RAP, advancing national reconciliation through action.

Reconciliation Australia commends News Corp Australia on the formal endorsement of its fifth Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) and fourth Innovate RAP. Since 2006, RAPs have provided a framework for organisations to leverage their structures and diverse spheres of influence to support the national reconciliation movement.

With over 5.5 million people now either working or studying in an organisation with a RAP, the program’s potential for impact is greater than ever. News Corp Australia continues to be part of a strong network of more than 3,000 corporate, government, and notfor-profit organisations that have taken goodwill and transformed it into action.

The four RAP types – Reflect, Innovate, Stretch and Elevate – allow RAP partners to continuously strengthen reconciliation commitments and constantly strive to apply learnings in new ways.

An Innovate RAP is a crucial and rewarding period in an organisation’s reconciliation journey. It is a time to build the strong foundations and relationships that ensure sustainable,

thoughtful, and impactful RAP outcomes into the future.

An integral part of building these foundations is reflecting on and cataloguing the successes and challenges of previous RAPs. Learnings gained through effort and innovation are invaluable resources that News Corp Australia will continuously draw upon to create RAP commitments rooted in experience and maturity.

These learnings extend to News Corp Australia using the lens of reconciliation to better understand its core business, sphere of influence, and diverse community of staff and stakeholders.

The RAP program’s emphasis

on relationships, respect, and opportunities gives organisations a framework from which to foster connections with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples rooted in mutual collaboration and trust.

This Innovate RAP is an opportunity for News Corp Australia to strengthen these relationships, gain crucial experience, and nurture connections that will become the lifeblood of its future RAP commitments. By enabling and empowering staff to contribute to this process, News Corp Australia will ensure shared and cooperative success in the long-term.

Gaining experience and reflecting on pertinent learnings will ensure the sustainability of News Corp Australia’s future RAPs and reconciliation initiatives, providing meaningful impact toward Australia’s reconciliation journey.

Congratulations News Corp Australia on your fourth Innovate RAP and I look forward to following your ongoing reconciliation journey.

Karen Mundine Chief Executive Officer

Reconciliation Australia

Our vision for Reconciliation

News Corp Australia’s vision for reconciliation is for a nation that honestly and openly acknowledges the rights and wrongs of its past, moving forward with open minds and hearts to create a society of equal opportunity for all its peoples. Our core purpose, "To Tell The Stories That Matter", drives our commitment to this vision.

Through our role as storytellers, reaching millions of Australians daily, we recognise our unique responsibility and profound opportunity to lead the national conversation. With fearless journalism and campaigns, we aim to shape a better, more equitable nation by celebrating the richness of Australian life and amplifying diverse voices. This will be achieved through our extensive stable of brands in print, online, via broadcast channels and on social media, where we will promote a greater understanding of First Nations cultures and histories, reflecting their realities and ensuring their stories are heard.

We continue to work on a First Nations media strategy for 2026/2029. Internally, we will continue to educate our staff to strengthen our knowledge and education about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and histories. This commitment to understanding and working as one team ensures each of us at News Corp Australia can support a better, more equitable Australia, consistently delivering the stories that truly matter.

Clockwise from top Uncle Frank Wangan during NAIDOC Week; Walpiri Elder Ned Jampijinpa Hargraves at GARMA in 2025; and Lois, 4, at the Team Alice Community Day.

Our Business

As one of Australia’s largest media companies News Corp Australia proudly supports First Nations stories.

As one of Australia's foremost media organisations, News Corp Australia proudly champions and amplifies First Nations stories across its extensive platforms. We stand as Australia's leading media entity, boasting an impressive portfolio of brands spanning news, sport, and lifestyle sectors. Our core mission is to narrate the stories that resonate deeply with all Australians, fostering connection and understanding.

Each month, 18 million Australians engage with news and information disseminated through News Corp Australia's diverse suite of brands. This includes mastheads such as The Australian, The Daily Telegraph, Herald Sun, The Courier-Mail, The Advertiser, The Mercury, and NT News, alongside numerous regional newspapers, the digital powerhouse news.com.au, and lifestyle publications like Vogue Australia, GQ magazine, taste.com.au, and delicious.

Our reach extends further through affiliate businesses such as REA, News24, and HarperCollins, solidifying our comprehensive presence across news, subscription

video, book publishing, and digital real estate services.

With headquarters in Sydney and offices in every state and territory, News Corp Australia, as part of the global News Corp, is dedicated to creating and distributing authoritative and engaging content. We employ nearly 4000 staff nationwide, with 16 employees identifying as First Nations in our most recent survey. We are committed to championing diversity and promoting cultural awareness throughout our

organisation, from incorporating Acknowledgement of Country on email signatures and building structures, to providing ongoing cultural training, and offering unwavering support for NAIDOC and National Reconciliation Weeks, both internally and externally.

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Di Jenkins, Michael Miller, Penny Fowler and Douglas Smith at our fourth RAP launch in 2023.

INDIGENOUS

SPORT WEEK

Celebrating Indigenous athletes, culture, and the future of Australian sport.

Indigenous Sport Week is an annual editorial campaign dedicated to celebrating and highlighting the rich history and vibrant future of Indigenous sport in Australia. Running across various media platforms during NAIDOC Week, its core mission is to celebrate Indigenous athletes and culture, showcasing the profound significance for Indigenous athletes representing their country and expressing their cultural identity on the global stage.

The initiative also amplifies coverage of major sporting leagues' Indigenous Rounds, such as those in the AFL, NRL, and Super Netball, ensuring these vital celebrations receive widespread recognition. It actively promotes impactful programs, like Indigenous coaching scholarship initiatives, fostering future talent and leadership.

Drawing inspiration from prominent Indigenous athletes, such as Olympian Patrick Johnson, the campaign continually seeks new ways to engage. In 2024, it featured artwork by Aboriginal artist and former Olympic boxer Paul

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Fleming on Australian Olympians' uniforms. For 2025, Indigenous Sports Week expanded its reach by launching a national mentorship program connecting aspiring young Indigenous athletes with established sporting heroes, alongside a series of digital documentaries exploring the cultural heritage embedded within traditional Indigenous games.

CODE SPORTS

Covering First Nations stories from around the grounds across the nation.

Since its launch in 2021, CODE Sports has served as a vital platform for First Nations athletes, but 2025 stands out as a landmark year for its proactive support of Indigenous sporting communities. Building upon its strong foundation of celebrating Indigenous culture, CODE Sports has significantly expanded its direct involvement in shaping the future of First Nations sport.

In 2025, the platform proudly launched a transformative national mentorship program. This crucial initiative actively connects aspiring young Indigenous athletes with established sporting heroes, providing them with the guidance and inspiration needed

to succeed. Furthermore, to honour the deep historical roots of athletic competition in Australia, CODE Sports debuted a series of compelling digital documentaries that explore the profound cultural heritage embedded within traditional Indigenous games.

These major 2025 milestones build seamlessly upon CODE Sports' ongoing commitments. The platform continues to champion its annual Indigenous Sport Week, providing a dedicated editorial spotlight on the history and future of Indigenous sport. It also remains dedicated to amplifying and documenting major events like the AFL, NRL, and Super Netball First Nations Rounds, ensuring these celebrations reach the widest possible audience.

By moving beyond merely reporting on achievements CODE Sports is actively foster future leadership.

“We look forward to Indigenous Sport Week (ISW) every year at News and the amazing stories we bring to our readers,” said Lead Editor on the initiative Tim Morrissey. “The positive impact ISW has on promoting the journeys of First Nations athletes across multiple sports cannot be understated. It’s great to be able to highlight some of these incredible stories during NAIDOC week."

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Clockwise from top, left Jamie-Lee Surha, the fifth First Nations player to play for Australia's Hockeyroos; Wavell State High fullback Timahna Tandy in the school's NAIDOC week jersey; Zac Doran, Jack Anders and Tyson Jones from DOSA football club; and North Geelong Indigenous Jumpers Junior footballers.

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MURA

News Australia's team building a respectful, equitable future through reconciliation.

Mura (meaning pathway) is a community of individuals passionate about walking together, learning from one another, and driving meaningful reconciliation across our business. The group has installed Acknowledgement plaques (right) in all News' offices and displayed Indigenous artwork (right) that was available to buy.

Our Mission

We are dedicated to building a stronger, more respectful, and equitable workplace by:

■ Empowering Voices: Creating a safe, supportive space where First Nations employees feel valued and heard

■ Educating Allies: Providing opportunities for non-Indigenous colleagues to learn, grow, and show active solidarity

■ Driving Action: Supporting News Corp Australia’s Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) through tangible employeefocused initiatives

Our Vision for the Future

By cultivating positive connections and inclusivity, we believe we can contribute to a brighter, more harmonious future. With your help, we can bring Indigenous and non-Indigenous people together as a united community, working collectively towards closing the gap.

Get Involved

Whether you want to lead initiatives, learn more about First Nations cultures, or simply show your solidarity, there is a place for you at Mura.

Artist Jessica Tedim

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From left Black Dog Institute, Sandgate Kids and Australian Curling Team by Jessica Tedim.

From left Parish of St John and St Anthony, Multicultural Centre for Women's Health, and Upper Hunter Youth Services by Jessica Tedim.

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VOGUE AUSTRALIA

Championing First Nations talent, fostering authentic representation and cultural storytelling.

Vogue Australia has demonstrably committed to elevating First Nations voices and talent within the fashion industry, making a concerted effort to showcase Indigenous models and creatives on its covers and in editorial features annually.

This dedication is evident in landmark issues, such as the August 2025 edition, which featured three Indigenous women on its cover, a powerful statement of representation. Beyond covers, prominent First Nations models like Samantha Harris and Charlee Fraser (opposite) have consistently been highlighted, bringing their unique perspectives and beauty to a global audience.

The publication's commitment extends to significant industry events, with Indigenous model Tatyana Perry participating in a panel at Vogue Forces of Fashion in 2026, further integrating First Nations perspectives into highlevel discussions.

A cornerstone of these initiatives is Vogue Australia's strategic collaborations with organisations such as First Nations Fashion + Design (FNFD). As a non-profit dedicated to supporting and nurturing

the Indigenous fashion industry, FNFD plays a crucial role in these partnerships. These collaborations are not merely symbolic; they extend to practical applications, including joint efforts on cover shoots and broader initiatives aimed at providing robust platforms for First Nations designers and artists.

A notable example is the May 2022

issue, which was created in direct collaboration with FNFD, ensuring authentic input and showcasing Indigenous creativity at its finest.

Vogue Australia actively leverages its influential platform to promote the exceptional work of First Nations designers and creatives. Vogue Australia Editorial Director and Publisher, Edwina McCann has openly acknowledged a historical deficit in Indigenous storytelling within the publication and is steadfastly committed to rectifying this. To ensure genuine and respectful narratives, Vogue Australia engages in ongoing dialogues with Indigenous communities, creators, and cultural advisors.

This consultative approach guarantees that representation is not only visible but also deeply authentic and culturally appropriate, contributing significantly to a more inclusive and understanding Australian fashion landscape.

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KIDS NEWS HARPERCOLLINS AUSTRALIA

HarperCollins champions Indigenous stories and writers through fellowships and diverse publications.

HarperCollins actively supports and promotes Indigenous stories through several initiatives. They have established a "First Nations Fellowship," which provides Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander writers with a unique opportunity to develop commercial fiction manuscripts. This fellowship offers mentorship and support to help bring their work to a publishable standard, addressing the under-representation of Indigenous voices in Australian commercial fiction.

A standout publication was Melaleuca by Angie Faye Martin (top right), proudly identifying as a Kooma-Kamilaroi woman. The setting of her writing is inspired by the country town in which she grew up. The content of her stories is inspired by her father's tales of growing up on the Charleville yumba (Aboriginal fringe camp) and her own experiences

of injustice, racism, mental health and finding her identity. She won the inaugural HQ/Flinders University First Nations Commercial Fiction Fellowship in 2019 and the Matt Richell New Writer of the Year, Australian Book Industry Awards 2026. Melaleuca is her debut novel.

First Nation’s children books are also well supported and promoted by HarperCollins including the popular Little Ash series, by Ash Barty, Jasmin McGaughey and Jade Goodwin. The latest follows the adventures of Little Ash on Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island), where there’s fishing, whale spotting and paddle boarding at the beach, plus games, exploring and animals to see in the bush.

Another terrific book is Learning Country from Gudanji/Wakaja artist Ryhia Dank, a vibrant and contemporary picture book that celebrates the traditional names of well-known Australian places, such as ‒ Laugh joyfully like a kookaburra in Canberra; watch your toes turn red in Rubibi; and walk soft under the bunya pines in Meeanjin.

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Keeping the kids in the First Nations loop.

Kids News champions Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stories and cultures. It now has its own First Nations News, developed in consultation with the National Indigenous Times.

It also reports on significant events and issues like NRW and NAIDOC Week (right below); highlights young Indigenous authors and filmmakers, showcasing their creativity and the importance of sharing their unique stories; and emphasises the value of cultural education in fostering identity, respect, and inclusion for all children.

It also showcases cultural knowledge and connection to Country, featuring stories about Indigenous youth learning and passing on knowledge about their culture, traditional practices, and deep connection to the land and environment.

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NAIDOC

WEEK

Celebrating First Nations culture, history, and ongoing contributions to Australia.

The week-long Indigenous Sport Week campaign features stories on young Indigenous champions and rising stars, appearing across News Corp Australia’s national and regional mastheads, including news.com.au, The Australian, CODE Sports, and state titles like The Daily Telegraph and Herald Sun. This coverage also includes insights from prominent Indigenous sports figures, such as three-time AFL premiership winner Chris Johnson, who shared perspectives on attracting Indigenous youth to the AFL.

Indigenous Sport Week aligns its content with the annual NAIDOC Week theme. For instance, in a recent year, the Indigenous Sport Week supported the “Next Generation: Strength, Vision and Legacy” theme by profiling emerging Indigenous sporting talent. At the start of every NAIDOC Week The Geelong Advertiser runs a NAIDOC Week wrap (opposite) promoting the theme.

In 2025 it told the story of Rebekah Devlin and Sarah Eccles, the first women to lead the Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation (WTOAC). They are now tasked with stewarding

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60,000 years of continuous culture across 10,000 sqkm of Country.

Looking to the future, while “following the footsteps of their ancestors”, the interim co-chief executives, aged 47 and 48 respectively, represent a powerful shift in leadership for the organisation that has 294 members who have responsibility to care for Country from Djilang (Geelong) to Ballarat (Ballarat). The cooperation provides cultural heritage management, Gobata Dja (Caring for Country), traditional ceremonies, cultural education, and member and Elder support services as the custodians and decision makers for protecting and managing Wadawurrung Country and its cultural heritage.

“We feel very privileged to be in this position, but we are also acutely aware of the responsibility,” Ms Devlin says. “It’s a really powerful example to the young ones that they can step into these roles, they can do it,” she said.

The timing is poignant. Last year’s NAIDOC Week, which ran from July 6-13, celebrated an important milestone – 50 years – with the theme “Next Generation: Strength, Vision and Legacy”.

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NATIONAL RECONCILIATION WEEK

News hosted the CEO of ID. Know Yourself (IDKY), Isaiah Dawe, and his sister Jola (far right, with Penny Fowler and Michael Miller) as guests for a National Reconciliation Week event held at our head office in 2025.

IDKY is an Aboriginal-led, grassroots organisation that supports Aboriginal children living in out-of-home care (OOHC) and advocates for social change to break the cycle and create better outcomes for our young people.

Isaiah, a Butchulla and Garawa saltwater man, spoke about his childhood spent in 17 different foster homes.

During this period of his life, Isaiah was stripped of his culture and identity and suffered malnutrition and various forms of emotional and physical abuse. And IDKY now offers support to those in similar situations.

This year The Australian covered Voices for Reconciliation (right) where 41,000+ people who joined over 700 choirs to sing the Midnight Oil anthem Beds Are Burning. Our metro mastheads also provided extensive NRW marketing assets for all our mastheads, with 34 advertisements valued at $418,259.52.

Helen Gordon from Cooktown with her grandson Leland Michael durung NAIDOC Week.

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INDIGENOUS TIMES (NIT)

First Nations news, culture, and community perspectives shared and amplified.

The NIT is Australia’s leading Indigenous affairs news organisation, providing in-depth coverage of issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. It focuses on topics such as Indigenous business, justice, fashion, arts, sports, and national conversations around Voice, Treaty, and Truth.

NIT is inserted as a glossy paper magazine into various News Corp Australia mastheads on a monthly basis, specifically on the last Tuesday of every month in The West Australian (not one of our publications but an example of collaboration with others to share important stories), and on the last Wednesday of the month in the NT News, The Daily Telegraph, Courier-Mail, Herald Sun, The Advertiser, and The Mercury.

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INDIGENOUS

BUSINESS REVIEW (IBR)

Celebrating First Nations enterprise, innovation, and economic empowerment.

The IBR, launched in 2022 by the National Indigenous Times, stands as Australia's first magazine exclusively dedicated to the Indigenous business sector. Inserted monthly into The Australian, this vital publication is a powerful advocate for celebrating First Nations enterprise, innovation, and economic empowerment.

At its core, the IBR focuses on leadership and representation, showcasing the increasing presence of Indigenous people in senior executive and board director roles within major firms, promoting and empowering self-determined leadership among First Nations entrepreneurs. Its content is crafted to highlight the daily successes of Indigenous entrepreneurs and professionals from across Australia ‒from Mount Yengo Wines' co-owners Ben Hansberry and Wayne Quilliam to remote Northern Territory communities set to benefit from cleaner, more

reliable power through First Nationsled microgrid projects, backed by the federal government via the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA).

The IBR diligently documents and promotes the rapid growth and development of the Indigenous business sector, exemplified by entities like cybersecurity business Baidim. By spotlighting narratives of success and resilience within the Indigenous business community, the publication actively works to create an environment where Indigenous businesses can truly thrive and lead on their own terms.

Essentially, the IBR functions as a crucial platform illuminating the significant contributions of Indigenous businesses and individuals, inviting readers to celebrate and support First Nations entrepreneurship across the nation. Further demonstrating this commitment, the production team at News Corp Australia provides discounted print services for both The Indigenous Business Review and the National Indigenous Times, valued at $674,000 per annum.

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AUSTRALIAN INDIGENOUS EDUCATION FOUNDATION

Proudly providing scholarships for over 1500 Indigenous students.

The Australian Indigenous Education Foundation (AIEF), established in 2008, addresses a critical community demand: enabling Indigenous families to access quality boarding school education for their children. By bridging the gap between government and the private sector, AIEF provides vital scholarship funding for Indigenous students to complete Year 12 or tertiary studies, coupled with comprehensive career support for a successful transition into employment.

From its humble beginnings with one scholarship student, AIEF has grown exponentially, now supporting over 1500 young Indigenous people from more than 500 communities across every Australian state and territory. AIEF's core mission is to remove financial barriers, allowing Indigenous students to pursue their education at leading Australian boarding schools and universities through its Scholarship Program. This program ensures access to culturally inclusive environments

where students can develop essential skills and confidence. Complementing this, the AIEF Pathways Program offers crucial career support, guiding students from education to further studies or employment.

News24 is a proud supporter of AIEF, providing significant in-kind media and promotional assistance. This includes the production of a 60-second and 30-second television commercial, rights-approved for airing on News24 channels and AIEF's digital platforms, complete with a strategic broadcast schedule.

Furthermore, News24 offers digital ad placements on News24.com.au. Beyond advertising, News24 commits to identifying appropriate public speaking opportunities for AIEF students and to showcase AIEF’s programs, providing editorial support tied to major news events like Garma, thereby amplifying AIEF’s vital work and empowering Indigenous students to shape Australia’s future.

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AIEF.

Clockwise from top AIEF Scholarship Recipient Jacobi Fernando; AIEF alumni Nikita Kearney at the NT News Bush Summit in 2025 at Darwin; AIEF student Marni Morris at the Australia's Economic Outlook Forum.

BANDU

Providing an Experience Day for students to remember.

Bandu Organisation is a dedicated entity focused on empowering First Nations talent and enriching Australia's workforce. Accessible via the Bandu website, Bandu distinguishes itself as the only organisation providing a complete, culturally grounded solution designed for both sustainable Indigenous employment and corporate Reconciliation. Operating as an end-toend partner, Bandu maintains ongoing connections with participants from recruitment through to training, which guarantees long-term success for everyone involved.

For businesses seeking to create inclusive environments, Bandu delivers a highly effective suite of corporate services, including Cultural Awareness Training, the structuring of Reconciliation Action Plans (RAPs), specialised recruitment, and consultancy. Corporate leaders highly praise these partnerships. James Patterson, CEO of Knight Frank, noted that Bandu's program has become "part of our DNA as a business," while David Lamming, CEO of Plenary Group, strongly encourages other corporations

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wanting to make a tangible difference to get involved.

Crucially, these corporate networks directly enhance Bandu's impact on the next generation of Indigenous talent. The organisation provides comprehensive guidance through its “4 pillars of support,” a framework meticulously designed to ensure young people can confidently “fly into life” after completing high school.

A prime example of bridging this gap between school and tertiary education occurred in 2024, when News Corp Australia’s Corporate Affairs team hosted a hands-on Experience Day for 22 Bandu participants (bottom, right). During this event, students toured News24 studios and engaged with staff across journalism, photography, and marketing.

They were also guided by First Nation mentors, including Douglas Smith from The Advertiser, and Fox Sports’ Yvonne Sampson and Hannah Hollis. The event received overwhelmingly positive feedback – particularly regarding the studio tours and talent meet-andgreets – inspiring plans to conduct similar events in other offices with aligned organisations.

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THE ADVERTISER FOUNDATION

One of The Advertiser Foundation’s Good Home projects – with the Channel 7 Children's Research Foundation (now Firefly) – funded a research project and implementation of the Shaping Deadly Minds, an Aboriginal literacy program which is being trialled in South Australia.

One of the advocates for the program is Kobe Collins (top right) whose speech at Teen Parliament led to a $10k scholarship. He spoke powerfully about boosting health education and literacy in Aboriginal communities, and is on the advisory committee at Raising Literacy Australia.

“English is not my first language, I grew up in a remote community outside Alice Springs before moving to South Australia for a better education,” he said “When I arrived, I struggled with reading and writing. Many bush kids face the same challenge when transitioning into city schools. Without early literacy support, students fall behind, affecting confidence, school completion and future employment.”

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TEAM ALICE COMMUNITY DAY

Alice Springs community finds healing, joy, and connection with AFL legends.

On Sunday 31 May, 2026 The Advertiser Foundation and NT News came together at Jim McConville Oval to deliver an incredible day of support, connection and joy for the Alice Springs community. Partnering with local organisations, sponsors and legendary AFL icons, the Team Alice 2026 event provided a free day out for a town navigating unimaginable grief following the tragic loss of Kumanjayi Little Baby.

More than 1500 community members joined together for lunch, while local children spent an unforgettable afternoon kicking footies with their AFL idols, including Eddie Betts (opposite), Willie Rioli, Joel Selwood, Ben Dixon and Darryl White (right). The Advertiser Foundation also supported this event by giving away 500 free tickets to the Demons vs GWS Giants game held on the same day. Betts said the event came at the perfect

time for an NT town that was hurting.

“It is a sad time in Alice and the thing with Aboriginal people is the safest place you can be is gathering with each other,” he said. “We’re a community, that’s how we grow up … we nurture, we love and we look after one another and coming together and gathering and yarning and listening is the best place for healing and grief. To come here and watch everyone smiling, having fun, kicking footies –that’s what it’s all about.”

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Kulai Sculthorpe and Tooarn Brown conduct a smoking ceremony

News Corp Australia has a long and proud history of working on behalf of the communities we serve.

Our business works every day to report on what matters to our readers, argue in favour of initiatives that build stronger, safer and better communities and tell stories of all Australians. Our corporate aim is to inform, advocate and inspire to help build a better Australia. Our Reconciliation Action Plan fits within

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our overarching community strategy designed to engage our broad range of stakeholders readers, customers, business partners, governments , public institutions and our many thousands of employees with our vision for reconciliation and the plan that will lead us to 2029.

HEALTHY NATION

Australian communities should be strong, liveable and connected. With our support, we help local economies, create job opportunities and support those that are disadvantaged.

NEWS RESPONSIBILITY

Education is good for our society and critical to long term prosperity. Everyone should have access to a good education and it is our goal to help make sure this happens for all Australians.

Freedom of speech is the foundation of our democracy. We take responsibility for upholding it. We are vigilant on any encroachment on our ability to report without fear or favour.

By championing health and lifestyle issues, encouraging participation in sport and supporting community groups, we can play a broader role in improving the environment, health and wellbeing of all Australians.

We believe in operating our business responsibly, treating our employees fairly, acting with integrity and supporting programs that contribute to the vitality of the media sector.

News Corp Australia is committed to building relationships between Indigenous, and non-indigenous Australian through our unrivalled portfolio of media brands. We aim to develop ways for our staff and the public to gain knowledge and demonstrate respect for Australia’s Indigenous cultures. Drawing attention to the celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander successes, shining a light on injustices and leading and shaping the debate for Reconciliation, will continue to provide opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and enable all Australians to unify as one nation.

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To foster cultural awareness amongst our stakeholders and promote awareness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander reporting and First Nations business achievements. News Corp Australia has continued to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples success and achievements in a number of areas – art, culture, food, sport and constitutional reform and will continue to do so.

Focus area: Our four strategic priorities span our three distinct audience groups: The Australian & Prestige, State & Communities and Free News & Lifestyle. One of our tenants is to create trusted, unique content, including that which would align with First Nation stories.

1. Increase understanding, value and recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, histories, knowledge and rights through cultural learning.

Conduct a review of cultural learning needs within our organisation in consultation with Corporate Culcha.

Engage with local community groups/leaders on reporting on Indigenous Affairs for journalists to raise cultural awareness and ensure respectful reporting (such as mourning protocols). Proper protocols exist on our intranet ensure journalists report carefully, clearly and with deep respect.

Provide RAP Working Group members and other key leadership staff with opportunities to participate in formal and structured cultural learning at least once a year.

Consult local Traditional Owners and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander advisors to inform our cultural learning strategy.

Review, implement, and communicate a cultural learning strategy document for our staff.

June 2027

Chief People Officer, HR

27 May-3 June, 2027, 2028, 2029

May 2027, 2028, 2029

Head of Internal and Executive Communications, Corporate Affairs

2. Demonstrate respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples by observing cultural protocols.

Increase staff's understanding of the purpose and significance behind cultural protocols, including Acknowledgement of Country and Welcome to Country protocols.

Communicate our cultural protocol document, including protocols for Welcome to Country and Acknowledgement of Country.

Invite a local Traditional Owner or Custodian to provide a Welcome to Country or other appropriate cultural protocol at significant events.

Include an Acknowledgement of Country or other appropriate protocols at the commencement of important meetings.

27 May-3 June, 2027, 2028, 2029

3. Build respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and histories by celebrating NAIDOC Week.

RAP Working Group to participate in an external NAIDOC Week event.

Embed HR policies and procedures to ensure all barriers to staff participating in NAIDOC Week are removed.

Promote and encourage participation in external NAIDOC events to all staff.

27 May-3 June, 2027, 2028, 2029

Head of Internal and Executive Communications, Corporate Affairs

From July 2026 onwards January 2027, 2028 and 2029

Events teams Group Executive Corporate Affairs

First week in July 2027, 2028 and 2029

Group Executive Corporate Affairs

Chief People Officer, HR Group Executive Corporate Affairs July 2027

First week in July 2026, 2027 and 2028

RELATIONSHIP DELIVERABLES

News Corp Australia has been, and continues to be, committed to building sustainable relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous Australians. As we grow and expand our business, our reconciliation journey will continue to inform relationships built on truth and respect. Australia’s way forward as a nation is through stronger ties to First Nation peoples, acknowledging our past, and working together to build a better, more sustainable and fairer future.

Focus area: Our four strategic priorities span our three distinct audience groups: The Australian & Prestige, State & Communities and Free News & Lifestyle. With our RAP we hope to further “engage the right audiences”, who look towards long term reconciliation.

4. Establish and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders and organisations.

5. Build relationships through celebrating National Reconciliation Week (NRW)

Meet with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders and organisations to develop guiding principles for future engagement.

Review and implement an engagement plan to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders and organisations. Publish links to Reconciliation Australia’s NRW resources and reconciliation materials on NCA intranet and promote to staff.

RAP Working Group members to participate in an external NRW event.

Encourage and support staff and senior leaders to participate in at least one external event to recognise and celebrate NRW.

Organise at least one NRW event each year.

February, 2027

May 2027, 2028, 2029

27 May- 3 June, 2027, 2028, 2029

May 2027, 2028, 2029

6. Promote reconciliation through our sphere of influence.

7. Promote positive race relations through antidiscrimination strategies.

Review and implement a staff engagement strategy to raise awareness of reconciliation across our workforce.

May 2027, 2028, 2029

Communicate our commitment to reconciliation publicly.

Use our publications to positively influence to drive reconciliation outcomes.

Collaborate with RAP organisations and other like-minded organisations to develop innovative approaches to advance reconciliation.

Develop and implement a staff engagement strategy to raise awareness of reconciliation across our workforce.

27 May- 3 June, 2027, 2028, 2029

Throughout 2027, 2028, and 2029

April 2027

Executive Corporate Affairs

August 2026 Group Executive Corporate Affairs

Conduct a review of HR policies and procedures to identify existing anti-discrimination provisions, and future needs.

Engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and/ or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander advisors to consult on our anti-discrimination policy.

Continue to communicate an anti-discrimination policy for our organisation.

February 2027

May 2027, 2028, and 2029

Educate senior leaders on the effects of racism.

October 2027

People Officer, HR Chief People Officer, HR Head of Internal and Executive Communications, Corporate Affairs Lead: GM HRTalent, Growth and Leadership and Support: Diversity Manager.

OPPORTUNITIES DELIVERABLES

Our focus is on increasing mutually beneficial opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and News Corp Australia by connecting Australians in ways that advance our shared vision for reconciliation. This means transforming our business so that we can transact and interact with all our customers efficiently and effectively, while genuinely meeting their needs. We are committed to promoting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses through our specialist lift-outs, including Escape (travel), body+soul (health and wellness), taste and delicious (food), and our business sections – platforms that offer real reach and meaningful visibility. Equally important is ensuring that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices are heard and represented at our flagship masthead events, including The Bush Summit, which has now expanded to a national platform, and our Future Forums.

Focus area: Our four strategic priorities span our three distinct audience groups: The Australian & Prestige, State & Communities and Free News & Lifestyle. We create as many opportunities as possible around awareness as our third tenant is to distribute seamlessly across platforms and reach as many Australians as possible through the stories we tell.

8. Review Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander recruitment, retention, and professional development.

Build understanding of current Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staffing to inform future employment and professional development opportunities.

Advertise job vacancies to effectively reach Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders.

Experience Days: Provide opportunities for students to spend a day in the newsroom and learn about different roles (reporter, social media producer, editor etc).

Review and implement an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander recruitment, retention and professional development strategy.

December 2027, 2028 and 2029

December 2027, 2028 and 2029 December 2027

December 2027, 2028 and 2029

9. Provide practical opportunities for Indigenous youth to connect with journalism opportunities

10. Increase Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander supplier diversity to support improved economic and social outcomes.

Partner with universities and other key education institutions to provide work experience, internships and job placement programs.

Provide greater opportunity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participation in our cadet program by strengthening pathways and reducing barriers to participation.

Connect with local schools and youth programs to host seminars on media careers and pathways for Indigenous youth.

February 2027

April 2027

March 2027

Review and implement an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander procurement strategy.

December 2027, 2028 and 2029

Continue to use the free search function on Supply Nation to validate the status of suppliers.

Develop and communicate opportunities for procurement of goods and services from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses to staff.

Review and update procurement practices to remove barriers to procuring goods and services from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses.

Develop commercial relationships with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander businesses. Increase from current 11 onboarded suppliers.

June 2027, 2028 and 2029

July 2027, 2028 and 2029

August 2027, 2028 and 2029

January 2027, 2028 and 2029

Chief People Officer, HR

Lead: Masthead Editors

GOVERNANCE DELIVERABLES

11. Establish and maintain an effective RAP Working group (RWG) to drive governance of the RAP.

Maintain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander representation on the RWG.

Establish and apply a Terms of Reference for the RWG.

Meet at least four times per year to drive and monitor RAP implementation.

March 2027, 2028 and 2029

July 2026

February July, September, December 2027, 2028, and 2029

Define resource needs for RAP implementation.

December 2026

12. Provide appropriate support for effective implementation of RAP commitments.

Engage our senior leaders and other staff in the delivery of RAP commitments.

Define and maintain appropriate systems to track, measure and report on RAP commitments.

Appoint and maintain an internal RAP Champion from senior management.

September 2026

August 2026

July 2026

13. Build accountability and transparency through reporting RAP achievements, challenges and learnings both internally and externally.

14. Continue our reconciliation journey by developing our next RAP.

Contact Reconciliation Australia to verify that our primary and secondary contact details are up to date, to ensure we do not miss out on important RAP correspondence.

June 2027, 2028, 2029

Writer, Corporate Affairs

Complete and submit the annual RAP Impact Survey to Reconciliation Australia. Senior

Publicly and internally report our RAP achievements, challenges and learnings, annually.

Investigate participating in Reconciliation Australia’s biennial Workplace RAP Barometer.

Submit a traffic light report to Reconciliation Australia at the conclusion of this RAP.

September 2027, 2028 and 2029

December 2027, 2028 and 2029

Corporate Affairs

Senior Writer and Head of Internal and Executive Communications, Corporate Affairs

Writer, Corporate Affairs February 2028

July 2029

January 2029

RAP Working Group

Sustained reconciliation commitment, strengthened by a dedicated RAP Working Group

News Corp Australia has demonstrated a sustained commitment to advancing reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through its Reconciliation Action Plans (RAPs) since 2011. Our motivation is to make a positive impact by telling stories that foster understanding, break down barriers, build long-term relationships, and create opportunities for Indigenous communities. These RAPs provide a structured framework for implementing practical actions focused on relationships, respect, and opportunities across our operations and media platforms.

Our current Innovate RAP signifies a deep level of commitment, emphasising staff empowerment, shared success, and a cooperative approach guided by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives. The editorial leadership, exemplified by First Nations journalist Talara McHugh, ensures authentic representation and direction. We are also actively seeking partnership with an external Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander group to provide further

support and advice on achieving our reconciliation goals.

The importance of a robust RAP Working Group cannot be overstated, particularly when navigating the complexities of organisational change. Previous RAPs highlighted significant challenges: sustaining momentum often proved difficult amidst competing priorities, leading to inconsistent accountability and uneven progress across teams. Meaningful engagement with First Nations employees and communities demanded greater time, trust-building, and cultural competency than initially allocated. Furthermore, low awareness of the RAP among broader staff limited the desired cultural shift. These candid reflections underscore the critical need for a dedicated, empowered Working Group to drive a more deliberate, accountable, and genuinely inclusive approach. Without such a group, RAPs risk becoming aspirational rather than actionable, failing to translate commitment into tangible outcomes. The Working Group is the essential engine for embedding reconciliation principles, ensuring

consistent application, fostering cultural understanding, and maintaining accountability across all levels of the organisation. It is the mechanism through which challenges are confronted, strategies are refined, and progress is systematically tracked.

To address these insights and strengthen our reconciliation journey, we have revitalised our RAP Working Group. This now features broad, crossbusiness representation, including Talara McHugh as our First Nations representative, and strong leadership from various departments. This ensures top-down commitment and integrates the RAP as an integral part of our business strategy. This enhanced structure is designed to overcome past hurdles by embedding accountability, promoting consistent engagement, and driving cultural change from within. Our collaboration with Gamilaroi artist Jess Tedim, who is producing new artwork reflecting our vision “We Tell the Stories That Matter” and will speak at our RAP launch on July 9, 2026 further symbolises this renewed and integrated commitment.

RAP Working Group

Penny Fowler

News Corp Australia Community Ambassador and Chairman, The Herald & Weekly Times (Chair)

Sally Fielke

Group Executive Corporate Affairs (RAP Champion)

John Barker

Senior Writer, Corporate Affairs

Gemma Jones Editor, The Advertiser

Talara McHugh Reporter, The Advertiser

Lillian Saleh Content Director News

Damon Wise General Manager Tasmania

Tom Richards Chief People Officer

Simon Rowe General Manager HR ‒ Talent, Growth and Leadership

Emma Van Der Aa Head of Marketing and Communications, News24

Shailo Rasanayakam Senior Manager Corporate Communications, News24

Georgia Hall

Procurement Excellence Lead

Melanie Plane Editor, NT News

For all enquiries regarding this RAP, please contact john.barker@news.com.au