NITV, SBS programming spans Indigenous Voice to Parliament

NITV current affairs show The Point: Referendum Road Trip returns tonight on NITV and SBS with an episode from the Garma Festival, continuing its journey around the continent hearing from communities on Country.

Hosted by Wuthathi and Meriam man, John Paul Janke, and Whadjuk Noongar woman, Network 10’s Narelda Jacobs, The Point: Referendum Road Trip is elevating community voices as it travels to every state and territory this year. Having already broadcast from Waiben (Thursday Island), Boorloo (Perth) and Durumbal Country (Rockhampton), over the coming weeks The Point will head to lutruwita (Tasmania), Cummeragunja (on the New South Wales and Victorian border) and Tandanya (Adelaide), the Pilbara and Mparntwe (Alice Springs), and also from the studio on Cammeraygal Country in Sydney.

As well as panel discussions, the program will continue to include commentary and analysis from Voice Correspondent for SBS and NITV, Gamilaroi man Cameron Gooley, and current affairs features from National Point Correspondent and Gamilaroi woman Keira Jenkins. It also includes special segments ‘History Bites’ with John Paul Janke, reflecting on key historic moments in Australia’s path to referendum, and ‘Miss Information’ with “Australia’s number one drag journalist”, dispelling myths and interviewing politicians which have so far included Minister for Indigenous Australians Linda Burney, Senator Lidia Thorpe, and Senator David Pocock, among others.

As the nation gets closer to a vote, there will be a suite of programming scheduled on NITV and across the wider network showcasing First Nations stories and perspectives, including the premiere of new NITV original documentaries.

SBS will present a special episode of Insight hosted by Living Black’s Karla Grant discussing views and perspectives on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament, and Grant will also present an episode of SBS’s international current affairs show Dateline exploring how the Sámi Parliament works to advise the Norwegian government.

Then on referendum day and in the days following, NITV will feature special coverage and analysis providing a unique First Nations lens as the vote unfolds and Australia reacts to a result. Further details of this line-up and more will be shared in the coming weeks.

Tanya Denning-Orman, a proud Birri and Guugu Yimidhirr woman and Director of Indigenous Content at SBS, said, “As the discussion about an Indigenous Voice to Parliament gets louder and the debate intensifies, SBS is uniquely positioned as a multiplatform, multilingual media network – home to Australia’s dedicated national First Nations broadcaster in NITV – to ensure all Australians have access to news and information that cuts through the noise.

“SBS is the network for all Australians to be informed before the vote, whatever language you speak, wherever you live, whoever your mob is. We’re trusted to provide impartial, balanced and accurate coverage that gives all Australians insights into key developments, news from the corridors of Canberra, and also shares the stories and perspectives from communities on Country. We’re providing an important platform for a diversity of voices to be heard while also countering misinformation and disinformation, to empower all Australians to be a part of this historic conversation.”

SBS is providing unparalleled multiplatform and multilingual news and information across its network as Australians prepare to vote in a referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. Delivering in more than 60 languages, SBS is a source of trusted, accurate and reliable coverage and context for all Australians, including news, explainers, and information on how to enrol to vote and take part in the process.

With NITV providing a vital platform for a diversity of First Nations voices, a unique ability to reach and engage all Australians in their preferred language through SBS Audio, and as home to Australia’s most trusted news brand in SBS News, SBS is playing a crucial role in supporting all Australians to be informed and engage in the national conversation.

Special programming to feature on NITV and SBS in the lead up to the vote including NITV premieres, Insight and Dateline specials, and live broadcasts on the day of the referendum, and analysis in the days following as Australia reacts to a result.

The SBS Voice Referendum portal brings together news and information from across the SBS network – including National Indigenous Television (NITV) – with articles, videos, and podcasts in more than 60 languages.

The SBS On Demand Voice Referendum hub is a dedicated destination to stream SBS and NITV’s trusted news and analysis, and First Nations storytelling.

SBS’s unique network-wide offering includes ongoing comprehensive coverage across NITV News, SBS News and SBS Audio.