NAIDOC theme explained: why the Bark Petitions remain relevant today

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It’s NAIDOC week, and the theme this year celebrates the vision of the Bark Petitions. The petition presented to politicians in 1963 is a fascinating document that combines a bark painting with a message typed on a typewriter. It’s a remarkable plea for recognition that attempts to communicate across two languages, two cultures and two legal systems.

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