MEMBERS STATEMENTS: WINDA-MARA ABORIGINAL CORPORATION

TIERNEY (Western Victoria – Minister for Training and Skills, Minister for Higher Education, Minister for Agriculture) (09:56): Over the Sheepvention days I also had the privilege to meet with Winda-Mara Aboriginal Corporation at Budj Bim. I thank Winda-Mara CEO Jason Walker, Uncle Michael Bell and the Budj Bim rangers for the opportunity to learn firsthand how the Gunditjmara have cared for this country for over 60,000 years and their work in daily management of a UNESCO World Heritage listed site. This government is very proud to have provided significant funding support that has helped the Budj Bim cultural landscape become a central regional tourism attraction in Victoria.