Aboriginal Tent Embassy
In 1972, Newfong was made the "chief spokesperson" for the Aboriginal Tent Embassy on the lawns of Old Parliament House in Canberra, where his media contacts and experience in the Canberra press corps were crucial in establishing a public image for the embassy. Although he resided at the embassy from February until July and was quoted frequently in the Australian and overseas press, he is best remembered for his quote, "The Mission has come to town".