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Newman voiced concern over the misallocation of government funds, criticizing the lack of transparency and responsibility in how millions of dollars allocated for Indigenous programs have been spent. He stressed the importance of transparency, suggesting that bureaucrats and politicians need to be held accountable, and emphasizing that more spending isn’t necessarily the solution—better strategic investment is crucial.
He reaffirmed the need to back genuine leaders within Indigenous communities—those who demonstrate initiative and possess the right ideas—and to focus on empowering them to create sustainable change.