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Flat White

Erasing David Unaipon, one design change at a time

30 August 2024

11:59 AM

30 August 2024

11:59 AM

I invite you to have a look at the Australian $50 note – a really close look.

There are two legal versions in circulation [see below] with a tweak that speaks volumes about what our paternalistic overlords think of Australians with Aboriginal ancestry.

Both versions rightly feature a truly great Australian – David Unaipon.

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