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“We are all here now and we have to solve our differences and live together as Australians... I will use the title you have honoured me with to bring the Australian people together... Together we can build a remarkable country, the envy of the rest of the world.”

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Lowitja O'Donoghue
Lowitja O'Donoghue

Lowitja O'Donoghue is an esteemed Australian Aboriginal activist, author, and speaker. Born on August 1, 1932, she has dedicated her life to advocating for Aboriginal rights and the preservation of Aboriginal culture. O'Donoghue女士 has been a pivotal figure in the Aboriginal community, her work spanning education, health, land rights, and social justice. more

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