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Message from the Mayor

Hear a message from the Mayor, Councillor Sarah Carter about the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence campaign, including Council's involvement, what respect means to her and ways you can get involved.

 

For more information, visit maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/16days

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