New South Wales is to become the first Australian state to introduce legislation to protect Aboriginal languages

Gumbaynggirr Language and Culture Nest's Michael Jarrett

Gumbaynggirr Language and Culture Nest's Michael Jarrett Source: NITV

New South Wales is to become the first Australian state to introduce legislation to protect Aboriginal languages. The landmark bill will recognise Aboriginal people as the owners of their traditional tongues and give higher priority to government supporting efforts to save languages.



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