Australian first as Queensland mayor apologises for blackbirding

ABC News

Australian first as Queensland mayor apologises for blackbirding

It's "the start of healing" hopes the mayor of a region that thrived on the slave labour of South Sea Islanders as one of their descendants recalls the harsh conditions.

July 30, 2021 • Johanna Marie, Stephanie Doole

🔗 abc.net.au

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