‘Bob stood by us’: Hawke remembered fondly by Indigenous leaders

Former Labor PM was sincere in efforts to bridge gap between black and white despite failing to pursue treaty

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Bob Hawke has been remembered fondly by Indigenous leaders for his commitment to Indigenous rights despite ultimately failing to deliver on his promise of pursuing a treaty.

The former Australian prime minister died in Sydney on Thursday, aged 89.

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