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Disabled politician making waves

April 18, 2012

Australia has been a forerunner in granting political rights to women. Today, a young woman is making big changes on the political scene, despite some enormous challenges, but Kelly Vincent is not letting that stop her.

Kelly Vincent, South Australia's youngest politician, and the only person in Australia ever elected on a disability platform gives her maiden speech to the South Australian parliament.
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Report: Daniel Pizarro
Presenter: Charlotta Lomas

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