'Good and the bad': Aboriginal Affairs Minister open to discussing problematic place names

Adam Holmes
June 24 2020 - 4:00am
John Batman had his recognition stripped in Victoria as a result of his violence against Aboriginal people, but the Batman Bridge remains named in his honour. Picture: Adam Holmes
John Batman had his recognition stripped in Victoria as a result of his violence against Aboriginal people, but the Batman Bridge remains named in his honour. Picture: Adam Holmes

Aboriginal Affairs Minister Roger Jaensch says he is open to discussing concerns from the Aboriginal community about the name of the Batman Bridge and other sites.

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Adam Holmes

Adam Holmes

Journalist at The Examiner and Advocate, Tasmania

From Adelaide to south-west Victoria, Bendigo to Tasmania, I've provided in-depth stories in politics, environmental affairs, issues facing disadvantaged communities, legal affairs and much more. Contact me at adam.holmes@examiner.com.au or on Twitter at @adamholmes010

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