The Senator said she was 'absolutely in agreeance' that Indigenous children need to learn to read and write in English to better future opportunities.
The Senator said she was"absolutely in agreeance" that Indigenous children need to learn to read and write in English to better future opportunities.NITV/SBS
At a press conference at Parliament House on Tuesday regarding the welfare of Indigenous children in central Australia, the Senator was questioned on Dr Johns comments during his address at the CPAC Conference.The conference, which took place in late August, saw Dr Johns advocate for greater 'integration' of Aboriginal communities.
“As Dave Price, Jacinta’s dad, has said to me often enough: ‘If you want a voice, learn English. That’s your voice,’” he said.
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