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19 August

Fake Aboriginal souvenirs

August 19, 2010

ABC's 7.30 Report recently reported on the impact that fake-Aboriginal craft imports are having on the Aboriginal arts industry.

  • 7.30 Report – "Aboriginal art industry struggling"
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