Culture and Religion
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Australia has two distinct Indigenous peoples: Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples belong to diverse, contemporary communities, each containing individuals with different perspectives, life experiences and aspirations. While there are many shared interests based on their status as Indigenous Australians, it should be expected that there is a diversity of opinion within communities about all issues, including spirituality and the significance of the land and the sea.
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