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‘I will not be defined by my worst moment’ - Billy Gordon’s maiden speech

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Queensland Aboriginal Member of Parliament Billy Gordon says he will not allow himself to be defined by his worst moment. In his maiden speech, Gordon reflected on his troubled past as a teenager and the dramas of the last few weeks. He says he is committed to a better future for his children and for his people in Far North Queensland. NITV News QLD Correspondent David Liddle reports.
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