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Aboriginal Elder resigns from council committee over Voice recommendation

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Author: Claire Sams

A respected Aboriginal Elder has resigned from a council committee after the Eurobodalla Shire Council voted against the committee’s recommendation.

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Custodian Name Uncle Bunja Smith
Year 2023
Copyright About Regional
Category Truth & History
Topic The Voice to Parliament

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