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Ken Wyatt
Ken Wyatt

Ken Wyatt, born on August 4, 1952, is an Australian politician currently serving as a member of the Australian House of Representatives. He is a member of the Australian Aboriginal community and became the first Aboriginal person to serve as a member of the House of Representatives in Australia. more

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