Some called the nation to unity around the experience of the war, and in doing so elevated Anzacs to the peak of Australian virtue.. Australians voted against October 1916 and again December 1917, and the effect was still to polarise Australian politics and society. ..…

Prof Calma was the 2013 ACT Australian of Year in recognition of his work as inspirational advocate for human rights and justice having dedicated his life to improving the lives of Indigenous Australians.. ... In August 2016 Prof Calma was one of two external members appointed to..…

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