FED:Campaign turns to indigenous issues

AAP General News (Australia)
08-11-2010
FED:Campaign turns to indigenous issues

Opposition Leader TONY ABBOTT says Aboriginal people should be treated like normal
members of society .. and not as a cultural curiosity.

He's made the comment in a passionate speech to a Sydney event on promoting opportunities
for Aborigines.

Mr ABBOTT says he wants to be part of a generation of political leaders .. which gives
Aboriginal people the real and honoured place in our midst .. rather than just keeping
them as a cultural curiosity on the fringes of society.

He's acknowledged indigenous issues haven't played much of a role in the election campaign.

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KEYWORD: POLL10 INDIGENOUS (CANBERRA)

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