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Linda Burney makes maiden speech
Linda Burney delivered her maiden speech from the despatch box of the House of Reps. She is the first Indigenous woman to be elected to that chamber - representing Labor in the Sydney seat of Barton.
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Linda Burney arrives to deliver her first speech at Parliament House.Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Linda Burney member for Barton delivers her first speech at Parliament House.Credit:Andrew Meares
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Linda Burney paused during her maiden speech to allow her friend to sing a welcoming song in the Wiradjuri language from the public gallery.Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Linda Burney delivers her first speech, at Parliament House.Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Linda Burney delivers her first speech at Parliament House.Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Liberal MP Ken Wyatt embraces Linda Burney.Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Opposition Leader Bill Shorten congratulates Linda Burney.Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Linda Burney delivers her first speech at Parliament House.Credit:Alex Ellinghausen