Lidia Thorpe entered the Senate this week, becoming the first Aboriginal Senator representing Victoria. Today, she talks to Ruby Jones about rebuilding after the pandemic, and what we can learn from the communities that she represents.

Over the next few weeks 7am will be interviewing prominent Australians who have written about their vision for the country in The Saturday Paper.

Guest: Senator for Victoria, Lidia Thorpe.

Background reading: After the virus: Fighting for our future in The Saturday Paper

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After the virus: Lidia Thorpe wants to change the system