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2023 Senior Australian of the Year delivers Diversity and Inclusion Oration

  • 11 September 2023

Human rights and social justice campaigner, 2023 Senior Australian of the Year Professor Tom Calma AO, delivered an inspiring address at the Anna McPhee Memorial Diversity and Inclusion Oration in Melbourne on 30th August.

Members of Diversity Council Australia came together to hear from Professor Calma on the importance of the referendum, the journey so far and guiding principles behind the proposed change to the constitution.

As a member of Diversity Council Australia, Auspire has been provided access to Professor Calma’s speech and permission to share it with our networks.

DCA Oration 2023 – Prof Tom Calma’s speech from Diversity Council Australia on Vimeo.

The Oration was held shortly after Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, announced The Voice to Parliament referendum would be held on 14 October. Read more here.

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