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What does an Acknowledgement of Country do?
- aIt thanks the sponsors and organisers of the event
- bIt opens the event on behalf of the government
- cIt welcomes guests on behalf of the local custodians
- dIt shows respect for the Traditional Custodians of the landCorrect answer
Why?
An Acknowledgement of Country shows respect for the Traditional Custodians of the land, often including their Elders past and present. Anyone can give one. Only a Traditional Custodian can welcome guests on the custodians' behalf, and that is a Welcome to Country.
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