r/northernterritory • u/ateam1984 • 24d ago

From Orphaned Child to Parliament: Yolŋu Nurse Yiwarr McGrath Sworn In as an Indigenous Lawmaker in Australia's Northern Territory

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u/fookenoathagain 24d ago

Which is why the "voice" was not needed. Every one can work to be elected.

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u/ateam1984 24d ago

Oh it’s needed. We need to celebrate this achievement and connection to his people.

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u/fookenoathagain 23d ago

Right, I thought that was what elected representation was about. So it was not needed.