Episode 9: Indigenous Governance (Linda Burney)
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In episode 9,  the Honorable Linda Jean Burney speaks to Genna Chanelle Hayes about her rise to becoming one of Australia’s most powerful indigenous politician’s.  They also discuss Australia’s domestic violence epidemic, Aboriginal & Torres Straight Islander human rights abuses as well as the importance of the Uluru Statement from the Heart and First Nations recognition within our Constitution. • Linda is a Wiradjuri woman, and was the first Aboriginal person to be elected to the New South Wales Parliament as Deputy Leader of the Opposition. In 2016 she also became the first Aboriginal woman to serve in the House of Representatives. • Guest Instagram: @lindaburneymp Guest non-profit: Illawarra Women’s Health Centre Guest website: https://www.lindaburney.com.au/contact • Host Instagram: @gennachanelle • To donate to the Illawarra Women’s Health Center, please head to the thelovingpodcast.com
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