Neville Bonner
Neville Bonner was a prominent Australian politician and the first Indigenous Australian to be elected to the federal parliament, serving as a Liberal Party senator from Queensland from 1971 to 1983. His election marked a significant milestone in representation for Indigenous Australians in politics. Bonner was known for his efforts to improve the lives of Indigenous people and to promote reconciliation, and he remains a respected figure in Australian political history for his trailblazing contributions.
Born on Mar 28, 1922 (103 years old)
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Other statues in the parliamentary area include representations of Sir Robert Menzies, Edmund Barton, John McEwen and Neville Bonner.
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