Condolences for Her Majesty Passing and Gifts of Hope and Peace

16 November 2022

East Arnhem Regional Council President Lapulung Dhammarandji acknowledged the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and conveyed his condolences to His Excellency Governor-General of Australia David Hurley. 


President Dhammarandji also presented the Governor-General with a cultural spear and woomera extending a sign of hope and peace between the two worlds; Yolngu and Balanda in Australia. “I give you this special Spear of hope and Woomera of peace. They are given in trust and good faith as we are all intertwined; To recognise and further build our bond, through a bridge of commonality and to create a brighter future for all Australians, united in our shared nation,” said President Dhammarandji in his welcome speech.

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