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I think this is likely the first time it has happened anywhere in Australia.

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[–] FarraigePlaisteach@kbin.social -4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It’s relatively good news, for some. But the inequalities of representation intrinsically linked to colonization are absent and I do find that chilling in an article about public representation.

Like some climate change news, while I would have celebrated some small steps in another time, it’s just too little too late now and we need far more ambition and urgency. We can celebrate these things without ignoring the elephant in the room.

[–] unionagainstdhmo@aussie.zone 6 points 1 year ago

People aren't going to listen to you if you keep raining on their parade. Perhaps you should create a post to discuss your opinion in !australianpolitics@aussie.zone if you want people to engage with it