Anger over 'Welcome to Country' decision

Victoria's indigenous community is angry that government ministers are no longer compelled to acknowledge traditional custodians, before or during official speeches, Shalailah Medhora reports.

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Published 19 May 2011 7:38pm

Updated 26 August 2013 9:20am

By Shalailah Medhora

Source: SBS

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Victoria's indigenous community is angry that government ministers are no longer compelled to acknowledge traditional custodians, before or during official speeches.

The directive from Premier Ted Baillieu has been described as a setback for reconciliation.

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