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One Year On: Society - Aboriginal autonomy remains far from certain

Despite the best intentions of the president to support self-rule, activists worry rifts within indigenous communities and fear of change may stall the move even before it gets off the ground

By Chuang Chi-ting  /  STAFF REPORTER

The move toward Aboriginal autonomy is on the move, however, despite all the obstacles that stand in the way. "In any case, the grassroots movement cannot be stopped as it is the only way to exert pressure to ensure we get the autonomy we have been fighting for," said Voyu Yakumangana.

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