CAAMA NEWS 30-03-2022

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  • Aboriginal people in the The Northern Territory  have received some relief in the federal budget  with the Morrison government allocating $408m for housing in remote communities and  a further  $183m over the next three years to help  improve economic, social, and health outcomes for Indigenous Territorians.
  • the boss of peak body The National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation Pat Turner has described the budget allocations as an “opportunity lost.”
  • Patrick O’Leary  from The Country Needs People campaign which has been calling on the government to significantly invest in the Indigenous ranger workforce  says the budget commitment is acknowledgement of the long term commitment by Elders to protect their country.
  • National Covid 19 roundup.
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