Speeches

Thanks for that lovely introduction. Good morning everybody, can I begin by acknowledging the elders, customs and traditions of the traditional custodians in this part of the land.

Can I begin by acknowledging the elders, customs and traditions of the Ngunnawal, the Ngambri, and all of the First Nations people of Australia.

I acknowledge, as I think all of the speakers have, the Ngunnawal and the Ngambri people, the elders, customs and traditions.

In the interests of time, I’ll only speak for about 45 minutes if that’s okay.

Thanks, PM. Thank you, Helen.

I acknowledge the traditional owners and thank Anthony – for the thoughtful introduction, for sponsoring today, and for hosting us at his Sydney home.

I acknowledge the country and the elders, customs and traditions of the Ngunnawal and Ngambri people.

Speaker – Australians are overwhelmingly optimistic and confident people.

I'm really excited to be introducing this bill today, and particularly to follow the Minister for Climate Change, having just presented some of the broader climate change bills to the Parliament.

Thanks Martin [Parkinson] for that kind introduction and for the opportunity to acknowledge country and the elders, customs and traditions of the Ngunnawal and Ngambri people as we meet today. 

Thanks very much Jackson, and to John and Chris and all of you for the opportunity to make a contribution to the discussion today.

Kia ora. Good morning.

Kia ora and thanks Greg [Lowe] and Pip [Marlow] for that introduction [ANZLF co‑chairs], and I want to acknowledge the elders and Indigenous people of both our countries.

Good afternoon and thanks for the opportunity to join you here at Crown.