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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Sat 30 Aug, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » PM draws Indigenous ire by naming settlement as 'defining moment' By Sarah Dingle Indigenous figures including the chair of the Prime Minister's Indigenous Advisory Council are furious that Tony Abbott has highlighted white settlement as the defining moment in Australian history. While launching a project on the 100 moments that defined Australia yesterday, Mr Abbott said the arrival of the First Fleet "was the defining moment in the history of this continent". His remarks about drew swift condemnation from Warren Mundine, who said it was a "disastrous defining moment", while other Indigenous groups labelled the comments ridiculous and said Mr Abbott was "not speaking for all Australians". 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His remarks about drew swift condemnation from Warren Mundine, who said it was a "disastrous defining moment", while other Indigenous groups labelled the comments ridiculous and said Mr Abbott was "not speaking for all Australians". More » Jerry Lewis made honorary member of Order of Australia NZ minister quits as email leaks rock election campaign WWII Z Special commando base at risk of demolition Former refugee about to be installed as SA governor Uni leaders say 'huge uncertainty' surrounds fee changes Reported arrest of Corby's boyfriend 'won't affect parole' NT Chief Minister backflips over review into legal appointments Education Department defends official linked to UK abuse scandal Militiaman 'monster of Catatumbo' arrested in Panama World More World » Jerry Lewis made honorary member of Order of Australia American comedian and actor Jerry Lewis has become an honorary member of the Order of Australia for his services to charity. 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