Mundine does a backflip on his treacherous ceremonies statement

Jun 05, 2014, 09:03 AM

The Chair of Abbott's Indigenous Advisory Council is trying to claw his way out of yet another hole he has dug himself. He is now gobbling off at full speed to try justify comments he made regarding First Nations culture and ceremonies.

Last month, it was reported Warren Mundine suggested in a speech to an employment conference in Darwin that ceremonies, such as Sorry Business, went for too long and were impeding employment and education obligations.

But speaking from the National Native Title Conference in Coffs Harbour, Mr Mundine is now trying to blame the ABC for misrepresented him.

Audio source: nirs.org.au