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Disabled politician making waves

April 18, 2012

Australia has been a forerunner in granting political rights to women. Today, a young woman is making big changes on the political scene, despite some enormous challenges, but Kelly Vincent is not letting that stop her.

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Kelly Vincent, South Australia's youngest politician, and the only person in Australia ever elected on a disability platform gives her maiden speech to the South Australian parliament.
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Report: Daniel Pizarro
Presenter: Charlotta Lomas