One on one with Linda Burney

Outgoing Indigenous Affairs Minister Linda Burney (AAP) Source: AAP / BIANCA DE MARCHI/AAPIMAGE

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After more than 20 years in state and federal politics, Minister for Indigenous Australians Linda Burney is retiring. This week, she will step away from her portfolio, and will not contest her seat at the next federal election. Ms Burney spoke to National Indigenous Affairs Editor for NITV and SBS News, John-Paul Janke, following her announcement.

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