Archbishop Fisher blocks Aboriginal Medical Service land gift after 55 years
Sydney's Archbishop Anthony Fisher has rejected gifting a Turner Street building to Aboriginal Medical Service Redfern, drawing criticism from Indigenous leaders including Patrick Dodson and Marcia Langton. The AMS, which conducts 50,000 patient visits annually, has operated from the property for 55 years and seeks ownership to fund mental health expansion.
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Published 15 Oct 2026, 18:00 UTC · Updated 15 Oct 2026, 18:11 UTC
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