Opening of the “My Time” National Forum
Speech by The Hon Bill Shorten MP*** Check against delivery *** Good morning everyone and thank you, Robyn for that introduction. I’d also like to thank Joy for her welcome to…
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Australia Fair – Driving Labor’s social policy reform agenda, Speech to Australian Social Policy Association
Speech by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP*** Check Against Delivery *** I would like to first acknowledge the traditional owners and custodians of the land we are meeting on. Whose cultures,…
Speech at the Sydney Institute
Speech by The Hon Bill Shorten MPIntroduction I’m grateful to the Sydney Institute for inviting me to speak today. Let me begin by asking you a question: What is a person…
Launch of Livable Design
Speech by The Hon Bill Shorten MPI’d like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land where we meet. I think it’s also important to acknowledge all those who are here…
Speech at the 2010 NAIDOC Breakfast – Melbourne Exhibition Centre
Speech by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPI would like to thank Boon Wurrung Elder Aunty Carolyn Briggs and Wurundjeri Elder Aunty Di Kerr for their warm welcome to country. I pay…
Opening address to the 11th Australian Institute of Family Studies Conference 2010, Sustaining Families in Challenging Times, Melbourne
Speech by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP*** Check Against Delivery *** I would like to begin by acknowledging the traditional owners and custodians of the land where we are meeting –…
Opening of The Road Home: Progress and Lessons Exhibition
Speech by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPI would like to pay my respects to the Ngunnawal people on whose land we are meeting, and to their elders past and present. It…
National Women’s Alliances Annual Meeting
Speech by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MP****Check against delivery**** I wish to pay my respects to the traditional owners of the land on which we meet tonight, and to their elders…
Expansion of Personal Helpers and Mentors Program through Ruah Community Services, Maddington WA
Speech by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP*** Check against delivery *** Acknowledgements Francis Lynch, CEO, Ruah Community Services Sheryl Carmody, Executive Manager, Ruah Community Services (may be attending) Sharryn Jackson, Member…
Launch of Saver Plus in Mirrabooka, Perth
Speech by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP*** Check Against Delivery *** Acknowledgements Greg Ryan-Gadsdan, Regional General Manager, Smith Family, WA Fadzi Mutambiranwa, Saver Plus Coordinator, Smith Family, WA Ashley Perez, National…
Australian Financial Counselling and Credit Reform Association (AFCCRA) Conference, Melbourne
Speech by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP*** Check Against Delivery *** Before I begin, I want to acknowledge the traditional owners and custodians of the land we are meeting on. I…
Harnessing opportunities for future generations of Indigenous Australians – Speech to Native Title Conference 2010, Canberra
Speech by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP*** Check against delivery *** First, I want to acknowledge the traditional custodians on whose land we are meeting today – whose cultures we honour…
Purchasing with Purpose, Expo, Canberra
Speech by The Hon Bill Shorten MP*** Check against delivery *** Good morning everyone. It’s very nice to be here today for a number of reasons. It’s nice to be here…
The Power of Community – Communities in Control Conference, Melbourne
Speech by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP*** Check Against Delivery *** I would like to begin by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land where we are meeting – the Wurundjeri…
Paid Parental Leave Bill 2010, summing up speech, second reading debate, House of Representatives
Speech by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP*** E & OE – Proof only *** I would like to thank all of the members who have contributed. Some have made outstanding personal…
World Multiple Sclerosis Day Forum on Workplace Flexibility
Speech by The Hon Bill Shorten MPWe all know that we will, over time, become less able to do things, less able to work, less able to look after ourselves. We…
National Sorry Day Breakfast and launch of the Stolen Generations’ Working Partnership, Canberra
Speech by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP*** Check Against Delivery *** Thank you Aunty Ruth Bell for the Welcome to Country. I want to begin by acknowledging and paying my respects…
ACT Fabians Lunchtime Address – Australian National University, Canberra
Speech by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPCheck against delivery I would like to pay my respects to the Ngunnawal people on whose land we are meeting, and to their elders past…
Australian Davos Connection Future Summit 2010, Indigenous Affairs – The Next Chapter, Melbourne
Speech by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP*** E & OE – Proof only *** I want to begin by acknowledging the First Australians on whose land we are meeting, and whose…
DR Dossetor Address to the Housing Industry Association, Conrad Jupiter’s Casino, Broadbeach
Speech by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPI would like to pay my respects to the traditional owners of the land on which we are meeting – the Yugambeh people – and…
AFL Dreamtime Game Lunch, Melbourne
Speech by The Hon Bill Shorten MP*** E & OE – Proof only *** Firstly I acknowledge the Kulin nation, the traditional owners of the land on which we meet, and…
Australian Financial Review Residential Property Conference, Sydney
Speech by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MP****Check against delivery**** I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we meet today, the Gadigal people of the Eora nation, and pay…
Pathology Australia 2010 National Conference, Melbourne
Speech by The Hon Bill Shorten MP*** E & OE – Proof only *** I’d like to acknowledge the traditional owners of this land and pay my respects to their elders,…
Paid Parental Leave Bill 2010 – Second Reading Speech, Parliament House
Speech by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP*** Check Against Delivery *** This Bill will introduce Australia’s first national Paid Parental Leave scheme to begin on 1 January 2011. Eligible working parents…
Awards Presentation, National Emergency Management Volunteers Photographic Competition
Speech by Senator the Hon Ursula StephensE & OE – Check against delivery Thanks Alastair for your introduction. I would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which…