A descendent of members of the Stolen Generations, David Woodroffe paid tribute to his family during the swearing-in ceremony.
A Stolen Generations descendant has been officially sworn in as the NT's first Aboriginal judge.NT Chief Minister Natasha Fyles said the appointment is important and historic.
At the official swearing in ceremony, he vowed to continue the work of the "greater diversity of the justice system of the Northern Territory"., Judge Woodroffe said he was inspired to pursue a legal career as a result."I am truly humbled and I will cherish this moment," he told the ABC.
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