The Moreton Bay Fig Tree
The Moreton Bay Fig Tree in Carlton Gardens symbolises an important meeting place in Victoria's Aboriginal history. The tree was a central meeting point for Aboriginal leaders to address the community, talking about social and political issues facing Aboriginal people in Victoria. Aboriginal leaders including Pastor Doug Nicholls, Jack Patten and Margaret Tucker addressed crowds at the 150 year old Moreton Bay Fig Tree which still stands in good health today.
Similar places of importance
EY would like to acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land on which we meet today, the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation and pay our respect to their Elders both past and present, and to emerging community leaders. We also acknowledge the important role of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within EY and in the communities we work with.