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Transcript by The Hon Bill Shorten MP
Minister Shorten interview on the Today Show with Karl Stefanovic
Acknowledgement of Country
The Australian Government acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, water, culture and community. We pay our respects to the Elders both past and present.
