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Tony Abbott visits Cape York and the Torres Strait
84 ImagesPrime Minister Tony Abbott is greeted on his arrival into Mer Island in Torres Strait, and visits the grave of Eddie Mabo. Like our photos? Selected images available from www.fairfaxphotos.com. Follow us at http://twitter.com/photosSMH and check out our photographic club https://twitter.com/cliquepics
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Off for a day at the beach - Prime Minister Tony Abbott walks the beach at the mouth of the Jardine River with indigenous Apudthama Land and Sea Rangers on Friday 28 August 2015.Credit:BRIAN CASSEY
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Prime Minister Tony Abbott is shown the insect life that may wash ashore in driftwood on the beach at the mouth of the Jardine River with indigenous Apudthama Land and Sea Rangers on Friday 28 August 2015.Credit:Brian Cassey
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Prime Minister Tony Abbott relaxes at the ranger campat the mouth of the Jardine River near Bamaga at the tip of Cape York on Friday 28 August 2015.Credit:BRIAN CASSEY
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Prime Minister Tony Abbott at the mouth of the Jardine River with indigenous Apudthama Land and Sea Ranger Wilfred Namai on Friday 28 August 2015.Credit:Brian Cassey/POOL
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Prime Minister Tony Abbott - with indigenous Apudthama Land and Sea Ranger Wilfred Namai (driving - right) and Indigenous Affairs Minioster Nigle Scullion (left) on their way to the mouth of the Jardine River on Cape York on Friday 28 August 2015.Credit:Brian Cassey/POOL
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Tony Abbott works out with members of the Bamaga community during his visit to Cape York.Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Prime Minister Tony Abbott doing physical training with members of the Bamaga community, during his visit to Cape York, on Friday 28 August 2015. Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Prime Minister Tony Abbott doing physical training with members of the Bamaga community, during his visit to Cape York, on Friday 28 August 2015. Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Prime Minister Tony Abbott doing physical training with members of the Bamaga community, during his visit to Cape York, on Friday 28 August 2015. Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Prime Minister Tony Abbott doing physical training with members of the Bamaga community, during his visit to Cape York, on Friday 28 August 2015.Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Prime Minister Tony Abbott doing physical training with members of the Bamaga community, during his visit to Cape York, on Friday 28 August 2015. Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Prime Minister Tony Abbott doing physical training with members of the Bamaga community, during his visit to Cape York.Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Prime Minister Tony Abbott doing physical training with members of the Bamaga community, during his visit to Cape York, on Friday 28 August 2015. Photo: Alex EllinghausenCredit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Prime Minister Tony Abbott doing physical training with members of the Bamaga community, during his visit to Cape York, on Friday 28 August 2015. Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Prime Minister Tony Abbott jogs to Bamaga oval to doing physical training with members of the community, during his visit to Cape York, on Friday 28 August 2015. Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Prime Minister Tony Abbott doing physical training with members of the Bamaga community, during his visit to Cape York, on Friday 28 August 2015. Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Prime Minister Tony Abbott jogs to Bamaga oval to doing physical training with members of the community, during his visit to Cape York, on Friday 28 August 2015. Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Prime Minister Tony Abbott addresses the media during a joint press conference with Indigenous Affairs Minister Nigel Scullion at the Seisia foreshore during their visit to Cape York, on Friday 28 August 2015. Photo: Alex EllinghausenCredit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Prime Minister Tony Abbott addresses the media during a joint press conference with Indigenous Affairs Minister Nigel Scullion at the Seisia foreshore during their visit to Cape York, on Friday 28 August 2015.Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Prime Minister Tony Abbott.
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Prime Minister Tony Abbott departs after he addressed the media during a joint press conference with Indigenous Affairs Minister Nigel Scullion at the Seisia foreshore during their visit to Cape York, on Friday 28 August 2015. Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Prime Minister Tony Abbott departs after he addressed the media during a joint press conference with Indigenous Affairs Minister Nigel Scullion at the Seisia foreshore during their visit to Cape York, on Friday 28 August 2015. Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Prime Minister Tony Abbott greets a boy as departs after he addressed the media during a joint press conference with Indigenous Affairs Minister Nigel Scullion at the Seisia foreshore during their visit to Cape York, on Friday 28 August 2015. Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Prime Minister Tony Abbott assists in the community hall upgrade in the Injinoo community, during his visit to Cape York, on Thursday 27 August 2015.
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Prime Minister Tony Abbott's hands get dirty during gardening as he assists in the community hall upgrade in the Injinoo community, during his visit to Cape York, on Thursday 27 August 2015. Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Prime Minister Tony Abbott gives a kiss as he receives a painting while assisting in the community hall upgrade in the Injinoo community, during his visit to Cape York, on Thursday 27 August 2015.Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Prime Minister Tony Abbott tours consultation rooms with Senator Fiona Nash and Health Minister Sussan Ley during their visit to the Injinoo GP clinic, during his visit to Cape York, on Thursday 27 August 2015.Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Prime Minister Tony Abbott assists in the community hall upgrade in the Injinoo community, during his visit to Cape York, on Thursday 27 August 2015. Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Prime Minister Tony Abbott makes a handprint in the wet cement as he assists in the community hall upgrade in the Injinoo community, during his visit to Cape York, on Thursday 27 August 2015.Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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L-R: Handprints in the wet cement of Prime Minister Tony Abbott, MP for Aston Alan Tudge, Indigenous Affairs Minister Nigel Scullion and Luke Hartsuyker as they assist in the community hall upgrade in the Injinoo community, during his visit to Cape York, on Thursday 27 August 2015.Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Prime Minister Tony Abbott and Social Services Minister Scott Morrison assist in the community hall upgrade in the Injinoo community, during his visit to Cape York, on Thursday 27 August 2015.Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Prime Minister Tony Abbott and Social Services Minister Scott Morrison assist in the community hall upgrade in the Injinoo community, during his visit to Cape York, on Thursday 27 August 2015.Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Prime Minister Tony Abbott assists in the community hall upgrade in the Injinoo community, during his visit to Cape York, on Thursday 27 August 2015.Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Prime Minister Tony Abbott assists in the community hall upgrade in the Injinoo community, during his visit to Cape York, on Thursday 27 August 2015. Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Injinoo dancers pose for photos while waiting for Prime Minister Tony Abbott to visit to the Injinoo GP clinic, during his visit to Cape York, on Thursday 27 August 2015.Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Prime Minister Tony Abbott is welcomed by Injinoo dancers during his visit to the Injinoo GP clinic, during his visit to Cape York, on Thursday 27 August 2015. Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Prime Minister Tony Abbott visits a classroom during his visit to Bamaga Junior School, during his visit to Cape York, on Wednesday 26 August 2015. Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Prime Minister Tony Abbott assists in the construction of the cubby house during his visit to the NPA Bamaga Senior School, during his visit to Cape York, on Wednesday 26 August 2015. Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Prime Minister Tony Abbott, currently in Cape York, says he may be too busy to visit the Canning byelection. Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Prime Minister Tony Abbott during his visit to Bamaga Junior School, during his visit to Cape York, on Wednesday 26 August 2015.Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Prime Minister Tony Abbott and Social Services Minister Scott Morrison address the media during their visit to Bamaga Junior School, during his visit to Cape York, on Wednesday 26 August 2015.Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Social Services Minister Scott Morrison visits a classroom during his visit to Bamaga Junior School, during his visit to Cape York, on Wednesday 26 August 2015. Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Prime Minister Tony Abbott addresses assembly during his visit to Bamaga Junior School, during his visit to Cape York, on Wednesday 26 August 2015. Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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School children at the bus stop who are waiting for the Remote School Attendance Strategy (RSAS) bus to pick up school children for school in Bamaga, during Prime Minister Tony Abbott's visit to Cape York, on Wednesday 26 August 2015.Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Prime Minister Tony Abbott joins the Remote School Attendance Strategy (RSAS) bus to pick up school children for school in Bamaga, during his visit to Cape York, on Wednesday 26 August 2015. Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Prime Minister Tony Abbott joins the Remote School Attendance Strategy (RSAS) bus to pick up school children for school in Bamaga, during his visit to Cape York, on Wednesday 26 August 2015. Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Prime Minister Tony Abbott joins the Remote School Attendance Strategy (RSAS) bus to pick up school children for school in Bamaga, during his visit to Cape York, on Wednesday 26 August 2015.Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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School children at the bus stop who are waiting for the Remote School Attendance Strategy (RSAS) bus to pick up school children for school in Bamaga, during Prime Minister Tony Abbott's visit to Cape York, on Wednesday 26 August 2015.NEWS CORP / AAP POOL ONLY)Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Prime Minister Tony Abbott makes a donation during his tour of Green Hill Fort on Thursday Island during his visit to the Torres Strait Islands on Tuesday 25 August 2015.Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Prime Minister Tony Abbott lays a wreath during the memorial service commemorating contribution to the Australian Defence Force by the people of the Torres Strait, at ANZAC Park on Thursday Island during the Prime Minister's visit to the Torres Strait, on Tuesday 25 August 2015.Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Prime Minister Tony Abbott during the memorial service commemorating contribution to the Australian Defence Force by the people of the Torres Strait, at ANZAC Park on Thursday Island during the Prime Minister's visit to the Torres Strait, on Tuesday 25 August 2015Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Prime Minister Tony Abbott lays a wreath during the memorial service commemorating contribution to the Australian Defence Force by the people of the Torres Strait, at ANZAC Park on Thursday Island during the Prime Minister's visit to the Torres Strait, on Tuesday 25 August 2015.Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Prime Minister Tony Abbott during the memorial service commemorating contribution to the Australian Fedence Force by the people of the Torres Strait, at ANZAC Park on Thursday Island during the Prime Minister's visit to the Torres Strait, on Tuesday 25 August 2015. Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Prime Minister Tony Abbott greets Navy cadets during the memorial service commemorating contribution to the Australian Defence Force by the people of the Torres Strait, at ANZAC Park on Thursday Island during the Prime Minister's visit to the Torres Strait, on Tuesday 25 August 2015.Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Prime Minister Tony Abbott greets navy cadets on Thursday Island on Tuesday. Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Prime Minister Tony Abbott and Palm "Bill" Stephen during a medal presentation for veterans on Thursday Island during the Prime Minister's visit to the Torres Strait Islands on Tuesday 25 August 2015. Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Palm "Bill" Stephen at the memorial service commemorating contribution to the Australian Defence Force by the people of the Torres Strait, at ANZAC Park on Thursday Island during the Prime Minister's visit to the Torres Strait, on Tuesday 25 August 2015. Credit: Alex Ellinghausen
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Prime Minister Tony Abbott during a medal presentation for veterans on Thursday Island during the Prime Minister's visit to the Torres Strait Islands on Tuesday 25 August 2015. Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Prime Minister Tony Abbott and Palm "Bill" Stephen during a medal presentation for veterans on Thursday Island during the Prime Minister's visit to the Torres Strait Islands on Tuesday 25 August 2015. Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Chief of the Defence Force Air Chief Marshal Mark Binskin salutes veterans after they were presented medals by Prime Minister Tony Abbott during a medal presentation for veterans on Thursday Island during the Prime Minister's visit to the Torres Strait Islands on Tuesday 25 August 2015. Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Prime Minister Tony Abbott tours Green Hill Fort with Chief of the Defence Force Air Chief Marshal Mark Binskin on Thursday Island during his visit to the Torres Strait Islands on Tuesday 25 August 2015.Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Prime Minister Tony Abbott tours Green Hill Fort with Chief of the Defence Force Air Chief Marshal Mark Binskin on Thursday Island during his visit to the Torres Strait Islands on Tuesday 25 August 2015.Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Wabunaw Geth dancers get ready to perform for Prime Minister Tony Abbott during the Cultural Celebration and Dinner, at the Gab Titui Cultural Centre on Thursday Island during the Prime Minister's visit to the Torres Strait, on Monday 24 August 2015. Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Wabunaw Geth dancers get ready to perform for Prime Minister Tony Abbott during the Cultural Celebration and Dinner, at the Gab Titui Cultural Centre on Thursday Island during the Prime Minister's visit to the Torres Strait, on Monday 24 August 2015. Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Prime Minister Tony Abbott poses for photos with students from Tagai State College on Mer Island during his visit to the Torres Strait Islands, on Monday 24 August 2015.Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Prime Minister Tony Abbott meets with students from Tagai State College on Mer Island Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Prime Minister Tony Abbott poses for photos with children from Tagai State College during his visit to Mer Island in Torres Strait.Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Prime Minister Tony Abbott meets with students from Tagai State College on Mer Island during his visit to the Torres Strait Islands, on Monday 24 August 2015. Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Prime Minister Tony Abbott lays a wreath at the grave of Eddie Mabo during his visit to Mer Island in Torres Strait.Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Mr Abbott on Mer Island.Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Welcome for Prime Minister Tony Abbott ahead of his arrival on Mer Island in Torres Strait.Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Prime Minister Tony Abbott is greeted on his arrival into Mer Island in Torres Strait.Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Gail Mabo and Prime Minister Tony Abbott say a few words during their visit to the grave of Eddie Mabo on Mer Island during his visit to the Torres Strait Islands, on Monday 24 August 2015. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
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Gail Mabo and Prime Minister Tony Abbott during their visit to the grave of Eddie Mabo on Mer Island.Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Prime Minister Tony Abbott is greeted by Mer dancers on his arrival into Mer Island in Torres Strait.Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Prime Minister Tony Abbott and Gail Mabo lay wreaths at the grave of Eddie Mabo during his visit to Mer Island in Torres Strait.Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Prime Minister Tony Abbott lays a wreath at the grave of Eddie Mabo during his visit to Mer Island in Torres Strait.Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Prime Minister Tony Abbott lays a wreath at the grave of Eddie Mabo.Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Mer Island dancers wait for the arrival of Prime Minister Tony Abbott to Mer Island during his visit to the Torres Strait Islands, on Monday 24 August 2015. Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Mer Island dancers wait for the arrival of Prime Minister Tony Abbott to Mer Island during his visit to the Torres Strait Islands, on Monday 24 August 2015. Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Indigenous Affairs Minister Nigel Scullion, Prime Minister Tony Abbott and Gail Mabo arrive at the grave of Eddie Mabo during his visit to Mer Island in Torres Strait.Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Prime Minister Tony Abbott walks towards to grave of Eddie Mabo on Mer Island during his visit to the Torres Strait Islands, on Monday 24 August 2015. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
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Prime Minister Tony Abbott meets with people after visiting the grave of Eddie Mabo on Mer Island during his visit to the Torres Strait Islands, on Monday 24 August 2015. Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Prime Minister Tony Abbott meets with people after visiting the grave of Eddie Mabo on Mer Island during his visit to the Torres Strait Islands, on Monday 24 August 2015. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
