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Tim Dornin

SA makes history with new autism minister

Emily Bourke has been appointed South Australia's Assistant Minister for Autism. (Morgan Sette/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

South Australia's autism community will get its own state government minister in a national first and a decision hailed as a major step towards greater inclusion.

Emily Bourke has been appointed assistant minister for autism in a bid to ensure people with the neurological condition are better represented.

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