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# Lowitja O'Donoghue

(1932–2024)   Nurse

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Lowitja O'Donoghue was a nurse.

## Quick Facts About Lowitja O'Donoghue

Born August 1, 1932

Died February 4, 2024

Profession Nurse

## About Lowitja O'Donoghue

Lowitja O'Donoghue, also known as Lois O'Donoghue and Lois Smart, was an Australian public administrator and Indigenous rights advocate. She was the inaugural chairperson of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission (ATSIC) from 1990 to 1996. She is known for her work in improving the health and welfare of Indigenous Australians, and also for the part she played in the drafting of the Native Title Act 1993, which established native title in Australia.

##  Quotes by Lowitja O'Donoghue

> [We are all here now and we have to solve our differences and live together as Australians... I will use the title…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/lowitja-o-donoghue/we-are-all-here-now-and-we-have-to-solve-our-differences-and-live/)

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[Australian](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/australian/)

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> [Unfortunately for many Aboriginal people, of course, they've been in the situation of being herded on government reserves. Their own responsibility's been…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/lowitja-o-donoghue/unfortunately-for-many-aboriginal-people-of-course-they-ve-been-in/)

[Lowitja O'Donoghue](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/lowitja-o-donoghue/)

[Aboriginal](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/aboriginal/)

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