Dr Charles Perkins played a pivotal role advocating a yes vote in the 1967 referendum, now his daughter is on the frontline fighting to change the constitution.
Bill Green, The University of Sydney
"In this moment as we stand on the brink of a referendum... I miss him most acutely. His leadership, his fearlessness, and his ability to touch the Australian people with his words," the Arrernte and Kalkadoon woman told the crowd at the 22nd Dr Charles Perkins Oration.Around 300 people gathered in the hall as Ms Perkins addressed the crowd, reflecting on her father's legacy.He was the first Aboriginal man to graduate from University in Australia.
"Well if this is so then I would beg them to read the words that I have just quoted to every audience they address, hand out the words in text, point out to them the words that constitute a threat to power of Federal Parliament. 'Bill Green, The University of Sydney"It's pretty rich after subjugating generations to racial policies, racial laws, and racial jibes for Indigenous," she said.
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