3名新当选的MidCoast理事会理事拒绝在一次会议上承认土著监护人。 3 newly elected MidCoast Council councillors refused to acknowledge indigenous custodians at a meeting.

澳大利亚MidCoast理事会三名新当选的议员Michael Graham、Phillip Beazley和Malcolm McKenzie在理事会会议上传统承认土著监护人期间仍然坐着,引发了争议。 Three newly elected councillors of MidCoast Council in Australia, Michael Graham, Phillip Beazley, and Malcolm McKenzie, ignited controversy by remaining seated during the traditional acknowledgment of indigenous custodians at a council meeting. 格雷厄姆议员指出,他们的立场是争取所有澳大利亚人平等。 Councillor Graham stated their stance aims for equality among all Australians. 然而,Biripi领导人Russell Saunders牧师表示他的罪行,强调承认土著人民作为土地第一保管人的重要性。 However, Biripi leader Pastor Russell Saunders expressed his offense, emphasizing the importance of recognition for indigenous peoples as the land's first custodians.