Speeches

Thank you, Shona, for that introduction and to the Walkley Foundation for hosting us this afternoon and for the invitation to say a few words.

Aunty Lois May – that was a wonderful welcome to country, thank you. We acknowledge the Whadjuk Noongar people, their elders, their customs and traditions.

Australians living longer and healthier lives – In a country powered by renewables and transformed by technology –

Thanks to Jo for that really kind introduction –

Let me begin by acknowledging the elders, customs and traditions of the Yugambeh and Yagara people – And by thanking those of you here supporting a Voice for First Nations people –

We acknowledge the Wurundjeri of the Kulin nation, your people, your customs and country – Grateful for the warmth and grace you’ve received us with –

Thank you Jillian, for that warm welcome and introduction. To the CSIRO, the Queensland Government, to all major sponsors and partners – Thanks for making this event happen –

Thank you Eva for that kind introduction and welcome. It’s a privilege to be hosted by you, Mike, Ruth and the Property Council here this morning –

Kia ora. Here, in Tamaki Makaurau, I want to pay my respects to the traditional custodians of this land, and all the First Nations people of our two great countries.

Uncle Brendan, thank you for that generous welcome to country. I also acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora nation –

Can I begin by acknowledging the Whadjuk Noongar people, their Elders, customs, and traditions.

Thanks very much, Tony, for that introduction. And good afternoon, everybody, thanks for the opportunity to spend a Friday afternoon of Budget week with you here.

Thanks Maurice and the Board for the invitation back to the Press Club, and to Laura for the introduction.

I move that the Bill be now read a second time. Stronger foundations for a better future Speaker,

Uncle Thomas Coghill – thank you for that characteristically kind welcome to country.

Thanks for the opportunity to join you tonight.

Vice Chancellor, it’s so generous of you to host us at your home here on Ngunnawal and Ngambri country at the University of Canberra. I pay my respects to elders, culture and customs.

Thanks very much to my friend Colin Tate for his kind invitation and for bringing us together today.

G’day to everyone in Sydney, and Kia Ora to our great friends from New Zealand.

G’day everybody, welcome to Parliament House and to the National Early Years Summit – and a big thank you to Amanda and Anne for getting you all together.