Opposition leader Peter Dutton has said he would abolish the position of Ambassador for First Nations People on 'day one' if elected, describing it as a 'waste of taxpayer money'.
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has promised to get rid of the newly created role of ambassador for First Nations people if he wins the next election.
Announcing the first-of-its-kind appointment, Foreign Minister Penny Wong said the new position ensured Australia would have dedicated Indigenous representation in international engagements for the first time. "It's the only position of its nature in the world, and it was all about talking to the Voice and the
"First Nations diplomacy is a powerful element of our engagement with the Pacific given the strong First Nations cultural and historical connections with our region."The ambassador is the head of the Office for First National International Engagement, which has a budget of $13.6 million over four years.
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