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In Australia, black lives do matter

In Australia, black lives do matter

The life of David Dungay, whose last words in Sydney's Long Bay jail were "I can't breathe", encapsulates the tragedy of the black Australian experience.

A painting of David Dungay by Jarred Eid at Saturday's Black Lives Matter protest on Saturday.  James Brickwood

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David Dungay didn't die because he was black. He died because of a biscuit.

In 2015, a couple of days before New Year's Eve, Dungay's heart gave way in Long Bay prison hospital under the weight of five prison guards. His last words were "I can't breathe."

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Aaron PatrickSenior correspondentAaron Patrick is the senior correspondent. He writes about politics and business from the Sydney newsroom. Email Aaron at apatrick@afr.com

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Original URL: https://www.afr.com/policy/health-and-education/in-australia-black-lives-do-matter-20200608-p550fa