See NITV News story Minister for Indigenous Affairs snubs Aboriginal tradiational owners?

Natalie Wasley, 20 march 14 Yesterday Dianne Stokes and Kylie Sambo from Muckaty were in Canberra for a series of meetings.They met Senator Rachel Siewert (Greens), NT Senator Nova Peris and Resources Minister Ian MacFarlane.

Despite a request to meet, Senator Nigel Scullion refused to meet the women, as well as turning down requests from delegations representing Maningrida, Central Land Council and the Northern Land Council Senator Scullion is one of only two NT Senators (Nova Peris being the other) and also Minister for Indigenous Affairs.

See NITV news story linked below-Intro on Muckaty i http://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/video/199701571622/NITV-News-19-March-part-1

Minister MacFarlane reaffirmed his commitment made on ABC radio last year to visit Tennant Creek and meet Muckaty Traditional Owners and local community members.

March 20, 2014 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | Audiovisual

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