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Reflecting on First Nations’ stories for Reconcilliation Week
This Reconciliation Week, Australians are urged to take meaningful action towards reconciliation to the theme, More than a word. Reconciliation takes action.
The week, which takes place from 27 May – 3 June, encourages us all to reflect on the achievements of First Nations Australians, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders who have served in defence of our nation.
Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Minister for Defence Personnel Darren Chester said Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people had served in every war, conflict and peacekeeping operation that has seen Australian participation over the last 100 years.
A new recruitment campaign is seeking to find the next generation of Canberra's firefighters. Minister for Police and Emergency Services Mick Gentleman.