Kristina Keneally. Premier of New South Wales (NSW) Kristina Keneally introduced a bill earlier today to the state's legislative assembly that will recognise Indigenous Australians as the first inhabitants of the state. Although Opposition Leader of NSW Barry O'Farrell made statements in support of the bill, he too stressed the importance of improving conditions for the Indigenous people of the state and across the nation. The bill's introduction took place after a traditional smoking ceremony attended by MPs from both sides of parliament and James Spigelman , the Lieutenant Governor of NSW.
Kristina Keneally. Premier of New South Wales (NSW) introduced a bill earlier today to the state's legislative assembly that will recognise as the first inhabitants of the state. Although Opposition Leader of NSW made statements in support of the bill, he too stressed the importance of improving conditions for the Indigenous people of the state and across the nation. The bill's introduction took place after a traditional attended by MPs from both sides of parliament and , the Lieutenant Governor of NSW.
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