Bendigo Mayor Cr. Andrea Metcalf said the Bendigo Council will continue to work with the local First Nations community to plan for more inclusive events on January 26.
In its July meeting the City of Bendigo decided to move its citizenship ceremonies from January 26 to January 25. Bendigo Mayor Cr. Andrea Metcalf explains that the change reflects the council increased understanding of the impact of January 26 on local Aboriginal Communities.
In its July meeting the City of Bendigo decided to move its citizenship ceremonies from January 26 to January 25. Bendigo Mayor Cr. Andrea Metcalf explains that the change reflects the council increased understanding of the impact of January 26 on local Aboriginal Communities.
