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31 March 2025 - 12:00 pm
To
21 April 2025 - 11:59 pm
The Department of Social Services acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, water, culture and community. We pay our respects to the Elders both past and present.
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