This week was the first week of hearings for Queensland's Truth-Telling and Healing Inquiry. 

The three year inquiry is set to investigate how colonialism has impacted the state's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

However, Queensland's opposition party says it will disband the inquiry if it wins next month's state election. 

Speaking to NIRS, Aunty Lesley Williams talk about her story that she shared with the inquiry and what she hopes comes from it.

Other highlights:
SNAICC CEO Catherine Liddle welcomes the Productivity Commission's report into early childhood education and care. 
Palawa Woman Gwenda Darling explains what Dementia Action Weeks means to her.

And, 
Big Name No Blankets star Baykali Gnambarr describes what its like portraying  Warumpi Band's legendary guitarist Sammy Butcher.

This week was the first week of hearings for Queensland's Truth-Telling and Healing Inquiry. 
The three year inquiry is set to investigate how colonialism has impacted the state's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
However, Queensland's opposition party says it will disband the inquiry if it wins next month's state election. 
Speaking to NIRS, Aunty Lesley Williams talk about her story that she shared with the inquiry and what she hopes comes from it.
Other highlights:
<ul>
<li>SNAICC CEO Catherine Liddle welcomes the Productivity Commission's report into early childhood education and care. </li>
<li>Palawa Woman Gwenda Darling explains what Dementia Action Weeks means to her.</li>
</ul>
And, 
<ul>
<li>Big Name No Blankets star Baykali Gnambarr describes what its like portraying  Warumpi Band's legendary guitarist Sammy Butcher.</li>
</ul>

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