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O'Donoghue Electorate Renamed Honoring Indigenous Trailblazer | Perth News
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Australia’s fourth-largest federal electorate is getting a powerful new name: O’Donoghue, honoring Lowitja O’Donoghue — the first Aboriginal woman trained as a nurse, a pioneering advocate for Indigenous rights, and architect of landmark legislation. Despite public preference for keeping the old name Grey, the Australian Electoral Commission chose to recognize her transformative legacy, especially since the region overlaps with her ancestral lands. This move joins a growing trend of honoring Indigenous leaders in Australian geography, following similar proposals like renaming Tasmania’s Franklin to Tongerlongeter. While critics like Tony Abbott have voiced dissent, the commission stands firm: O’Donoghue’s impact on the nation’s history is undeniable.
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