Saving the birthing trees

As the Andrews government attempts to negotiate treaty with First Nations people in Victoria, it is proceeding with a plan to bulldoze hundreds of sacred Djab Wurrung trees. At the same time, Crown land that might have been part of treaty has been sold off. Lidia Thorpe on the campaign to protect her people’s heritage.

Guest: Djab Wurrung traditional owner and former Victorian state MP Lidia Thorpe. 

Background reading:

Protecting the Djab Wurrung trees in The Saturday Paper

The Saturday Paper

The Monthly

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