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Kaaren Morrissey

'Truth telling' began with Redfern speech

Former PM Paul Keating gave a landmark speech on the plight of Indigenous Australians 30 years ago. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Thirty years ago Paul Keating delivered his famous Redfern Park speech, telling the nation there was nothing "to fear or lose" in amplifying Australia's democracy by including Indigenous Australians.

He said a lot of other things too. But that portion of the address stands out today, given the upcoming referendum to consider enshrining an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice in the Constitution.

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