Welcome to Country
(Australia) A formal protocol in which respect is shown for the traditional indigenous custodians of a particular area through speech, song, dance or ceremony.
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(Australia) A formal protocol in which respect is shown for the traditional indigenous custodians of a particular area through speech, song, dance or ceremony.
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