Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney says we are now “one step closer” to recognising Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in our nation’s Constitution.
“One step closer to giving a voice to needs and aspirations of
Indigenous Australians,” Ms Burney said during a media conference on Monday.
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