'I'm somebody now': After 88 years Maisie finally has a birth certificate
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Maisie Harkin was born on country in Western Australia's Great Victoria Desert. It has taken 88 years for her birth to be officially recognised.

In short:

Maisie Harkin has been presented with her birth certificate after several unsuccessful attempts.

The 88-year-old Aboriginal woman was born on country in WA and was not given the certificate at birth.

What’s next?

WA’s attorney-general says the registry is working to reduce barriers for Aboriginal people getting primary identification.