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“These Australians hear the whispering in their heart and know it can only be silenced by coming to terms with the original owners of this beautiful and bounteous land. Many Australians of goodwill sense that a moment for national leadership has slipped past us and is gone.”

Quote by Patrick Dodson

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Patrick Dodson, born in 1948, is a seasoned consultant with extensive experience in providing strategic and consulting services to various enterprises. more

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