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CLOSING THE GAP   PARLIAMENT HOUSECANBERRA
MONDAY, 22 FEBRUARY 2021 *** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY ***
In recent weeks I’ve had the privilege of spending some time with this year’s Senior Australian of the Year, Miriam-Rose Ungunmerr-Baumann.
We last met the day before the 13th anniversary of Kevin Rudd’s apology to the Stolen Generations.
Miriam-Rose hails from Naiyu community – also known as […]

ROYAL COMMISSION INTO VETERANS SUICIDE  PARLIAMENT HOUSECANBERRA
MONDAY, 22 FEBRUARY 2021 *** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY ***
I’m very proud to second this motion, Deputy Speaker.
I won’t stop championing a royal commission for Defence and veteran suicide. Let me make clear: we need to do more NOW.
We’re not waiting for a royal commission. We need one, but it doesn’t mean that […]