Sarah Hathway, speaking on behalf of the Socialist Alliance, addressed the Cry for Truth and Justice rally, organised by Be Tru 2 Uluru on January 26. Below is an abridged version of her speech.

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I pay my respects to Elders past, present and emerging and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded: this always was and always will be Aboriginal land.

I pay my respects to Aunty Wendy and Sister Julie for your shared wisdom and guidance of Be Tru 2 Uluru, for your trust in us white fellas to step up, your guiding hand when we get it wrong. We wouldn’t all be gathered here today without you.

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