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NAIDOC Week

Published on: June 2025

Record: HANSARD-1323879322-155109

NAIDOC Week

Ms FELICITY WILSON (North Shore) (17:01:15):

I recognise the annual celebration of NAIDOC Week in Australia, which is 6 to 13 July this year. It is an important time to acknowledge the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. In 2025 NAIDOC Week marks its fiftieth anniversary, an extraordinary milestone celebrating the enduring strength and contributions of our First Nations peoples. This year's theme, "The Next Generation: Strength, Vision and Legacy", honours past trailblazers while empowering young Indigenous leaders shaping a stronger, more inclusive future. This NAIDOC Week, we acknowledge that the future path and decisions must be grounded in truth-telling and guided by the knowledge and experience of Elders. There is a rich legacy spanning 65,000 years from which we can learn, helping shape better outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Central to the approach is working closely with Aboriginal communities and building strong partnerships that honour and respect Aboriginal culture, leadership and decision-making. I warmly congratulate the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community on the significant anniversary, and thank them for their continued leadership, resilience and cultural contributions to our local community and beyond.