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Fierce Girls Daisy Bindi — the girl who fought for more
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Daisy Bindi — the girl who fought for more

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Daisy Bindi couldn't understand why her boss paid wages to the white workers, but not to her. She was no different to them. And neither were all the other Aboriginal workers who were being treated like slaves.

In 1946 Daisy decided enough was enough. She helped lead a three-year strike which won Aboriginal workers fairer pay and better working conditions.

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© Australian Broadcasting Corporation Length 16 min 10 April 2018 EducationalGirl PowerFactsHistory Australia Episodic

INTRODUCING — Fierce Girls

INTRODUCING — Fierce Girls

This is an episodic podcast, so you can listen to it in any order, but episode one is a great place to start.

Listen to episode one here

Daisy Bindi couldn't understand why her boss paid wages to the white workers, but not to her. She was no different to them. And neither were all the other Aboriginal workers who were being treated like slaves.

In 1946 Daisy decided enough was enough. She helped lead a three-year strike which won Aboriginal workers fairer pay and better working conditions.

Narrated by singer, actor and radio presenter Christine Anu.

Warning: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners are advised that the following episode of Fierce Girls contains the names of people who have died.


© Australian Broadcasting Corporation | Original Episode URL The content, artwork and advertising within this podcast is not owned or affiliated with Sound Carrot and remain the property of their respective owners.


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