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Living Memory Finalist
Pulling his life in a 100-kilogram cart, Paul Murcott and his companion RJ arrived in Canberra on the day Covid-19 closed parliament. Thirteen months earlier, Paul had started his 1160-kilometre trek from Adelaide to Canberra as his way of dealing with his daughter's suicide, and to raise awareness for mental health. When asked if he was tempted to stay away from Canberra due to the virus, he responded 'How will I get my message heard if I stop before speaking to the politicians? I owe this to Shona and everyone suffering from mental health issues.' We hear you, but did they?
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An interview with Glen Braithwaite, Finalist in the Living Memory National Photographic Portrait Prize.
The exhibition is selected from a national field of entries, reflecting the distinctive vision of Australia's aspiring and professional portrait photographers and the unique nature of their subjects.
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