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A broad field of candidates are in the running for the 2021 Australian of the Year Awards.
Thirty-three Australians have been listed as finalists across four award categories: Australian of the Year, Senior Australian of the Year, Young Australian of the Year and Australia’s Local Hero.
National Australia Day Council chief executive Karlie Brand said following a year of bushfires and the coronavirus pandemic, the finalists showcased the extraordinary ways Australians responded amid times of crises. The past year has been particularly challenging and many of the finalists have shown incredible leadership or stepped up to help in extraordinary ways, she said.
Acting Prime Minister Michael McCormack labelled out of touch over Black Lives Matter comments
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Aunty Isabel Reid says Mr McCormack should apologise for his hurtful and disappointing remarks.
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The New South Wales Senior Australian of the Year has demanded an apology from her local Federal Member Michael McCormack over his comments regarding Black Lives Matter (BLM) protests.
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Aunty Isabel said the comments were hurtful and disappointing
Wiradjuri elders and community members have threatened to poll against Mr McCormack at the next election
Elders in the Wiradjuri community in Wagga Wagga, in the heart of Mr McCormack s electorate, have condemned his comments and said he is out of touch with his community.