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Lecture
Mabo Lecture: Dr Terri Janke
Join Dr Terri Janke for a special lecture as she reflects on the effects Mabo decision 30 years on. Her talk will focus on the Indigenous knowledge and caring for country and the State of the Environment report.
Viewfinder: Photography from the 1970s to Now takes a unique look at the journey of Australian documentary photography over the last five decades, from black and white images to the vibrant high definition images of today. Open now in the Exhibition Gallery.
The National Library of Australia Publishing imprint is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2022. NLA Publishing creates books that tell stories by and about Australians, exploring the Library’s collections to share Australia’s culture and history.
Due to major building activity some of our collections are temporarily unavailable. Some requests for deliveries of Library material will not be fulfilled.
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Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised that this website contains a range of material which may be considered culturally sensitive including the records of people who have passed away.