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What are First Nations voters looking for in this election?

SBS News In Depth

Apr 30, 202506:40

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Cost of living, housing, Medicare – some of the issues central to this election. But what some experts and advocates are saying is “absent” from the campaign trail is First Nations affairs. What are the key policy announcements? What are the interests and concerns of First Nations people? Where should Australia go after the referendum outcome?

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