Bark petition anniversary challenges Rudd to act

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As celebrations were taking place on the 50th anniversary of the “Yirrkala Bark Petitions”, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has been challenged by Indigenous community leaders to back up his rhetoric with actions to protect the sovereignty of the traditional lands from mining and other outside interests.

 

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