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civil servant, Indigenous and women's rights activist. Years active. 1972–present. Pat Turner AM (born 1952) is an Aboriginal Australian of Gudanji - Arrernte heritage who has worked as a civil administrator for policies which guarantee the right to self-determination for Indigenous people.
- Australian
- 1972–present
- civil servant, Indigenous and women's rights activist
Sep 30, 2020 · Pat Turner, an Aboriginal woman and the leader of NACCHO and the Coalition of Peaks, delivered a lecture on the long cry of Indigenous Peoples to be heard in Australia. She shared examples of how Indigenous Peoples are heard around the world and what it means in the Australian context.
Feb 10, 2023 · Prominent First Nations leader Pat Turner has warned governments around the country to stop dragging their feet and “get their skates on” to eradicate Indigenous disadvantage, urging a Yes vote for the Voice to bolster progress on Closing the Gap.
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Aug 31, 2023 · Pat Turner. We’re not looking for advantages over others or a veto; we just want an enduring agreement from Australians for a future where we can be heard. Tue 15 Aug 2023 21.30 EDT. My name is...
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Jul 10, 2018 · Today, Ms Turner is the CEO of the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO). NACCHO is the peak body representing 143 Aboriginal community-controlled health services across the country on Aboriginal health and wellbeing issues.
Oct 2, 2020 · Pat Turner has long been a formidable force in Indigenous affairs. A renowned straight shooter, she this week took aim at the Morrison government's "co-design process" for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament – on which she is an adviser. Who is she? Turner has dedicated her life to improving the lives of First Nations people.
