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Welcome to country ceremonies to go ahead at Women’s State of Origin and NRL’s Magic Round

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The NRL confirmed on Tuesday morning their existing policy to include a welcome to country at major events would continue, including the two occasions already scheduled for this week .

Coalition leader Peter Dutton said the ceremonies were “overdone” in a televised debate on Sunday with prime minister Anthony Albanese , who said the practice was a “matter of respect” The league's Reconciliation Action Plan commits the NRL to invite a local traditional owner or custodian to provide a.

appropriate cultural protocol at all NRL significant events each year .

Rugby Australia and Football Australia have also backed the practice.