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The Sins of our Fathers

Netball Australia has been saved from financial oblivion by the Victorian Government with Premier Dan Andrews committing the $15million in sponsorship money recently pulled from the sport by Gina Rinehart and Hancock Prospecting. Rinehart withdrew the funding after Indigenous player Donnell Wallam expressed concerns about wearing the Hancock Prospecting logo on her uniform for her debut international match against England. Her worries stemmed from racist comments Rinehart's father Lang Hancock made in 1984 about sterilising some individuals by 'doping up' their water supply. This has been a sorry state of affairs for all involved. Australian sport, the players, sponsors, supporters, the media and social commentators. Woke is broke.

I remember my grandfather telling me that the only good ‘Jap’ is a d...d one. Should I be judged by his comments? I didn’t live in his time, a time of a world at war, of death and destruction. His brother was a seaman on the HMAS Perth, sunk off Java Head by Japanese bombers. He survived the sinking, fought with the local guerilla fighters until he was captured, tortured and sent to Changi Prison in Singapore where he died. My Grandfather’s experiences shaped the man that he was. Did I love him any less because of his beliefs, even if they contradict my own beliefs? No of course not. Should I have to apologise for his words? NO.

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Stories in this issue include:

• Laura Scurr

• Business disABILITY Awards

• Adaptive Equipment • Carers Petition

• That TMR Photo

• Kurt Fearnley NDIA Chair • Getting the most from your NDIS • Respect@Work

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