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For the diary: Stolen Generations Inquiry parliamentary event

Tue Sep 15 2015
Making amends: is reparation in sight for the NSW Stolen Generations?

The Public Interest Advocacy Centre invites members to a free panel discussion focusing on the inquiry into reparations for the Stolen Generations, currently being undertaken by General Purpose Standing Committee No. 3 of the New South Wales Parliament. It will take place on Thursday, 17 September 2015 at 12.30-2.00pm in the Parliamentary Theatrette, Parliament House, Macquarie Street.

Confirmed speakers:

  • The Hon Linda Burney MP, shadow minister for Aboriginal affairs
  • Ms Kirstie Parker: co-chair, National Congress of Australia’s First Peoples
  • (chair) Ms Katie Kiss: PIAC Board Director
  • Uncle Michael Welsh, a survivor of Kinchela Boys Home and advocate for the Stolen Generations’ members.
  • Jan Barham MLC, Greens, chair of the parliamentary inquiry undertaking the inquiry. Tickets to this event are free, please book here http://www.trybooking.com/156241 Please contact Meredith Downes for more information: mdownes@piac.asn.au
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