The challenge you have set yourselves at this conference is considerable – building, sustaining and nurturing pathways to social inclusion in the political, environmental, social…
I would like to acknowledge the traditional lands of the Rirratjingu people. I also want to convey the Prime Minister’s condolences. Dr Marika, a Rirratjingu…
***CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY*** I would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we are gathered, the Ngungawal people, and pay my…
One hundred years ago today, landmark legislation was introduced into a young Australian Parliament that was to put Australia at the forefront of social policy…
*** Check Against Delivery *** This bill makes amendments to legislation related to Aboriginal land in the Northern Territory. The amendments are aimed at allowing…
***CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY*** Thank you Adrian – Adrian Ford from the Australian Advisory Board on Autism Spectrum Disorders, Bob Buckley from Autism Aspergers Advocacy Australia…
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2008 Mabo Lecture CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY Beyond Mabo: Native title and closing the gap. First I acknowledge the traditional owners – the Wulguru-Kaba and Bindal…
Statement by the Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, the Hon Jenny Macklin, MP Carers perform a vital role in our community…
Check Against Delivery I would like to acknowledge the Woiworung people, the traditional owners of the land on which we are gathered today. First let…
CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY The health and welfare of Indigenous Australians are top priorities for the Rudd Government and we have set specific targets to turn…
Check Against Delivery Introduction I respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which we meet today, the Ngunnawal people. Last Sunday morning at…
E & OE – CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY Introduction I respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which we meet today, the Gadigal people…
E & O E – PROOF ONLY Introduction Thanks Karen, Chairperson, SGS Consulting. Good morning conference speakers – in particular my colleagues the State Housing…
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I rise tonight to bring to the attention of the House a business case for employing people with disabilities in Australia and my belief about…
E&OE – PROOF ONLY Introduction Thank you Associate Professor Baird for your introduction. I would like to acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora nation,…
CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY First I would like to pay my respects to the traditional owners of this land the Ngunnawal people. I’ve been a guest…
CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY Thanks for the opportunity to speak here today. Now in its 5th year, your conference provides an invaluable opportunity for all sectors…
SPEAKER: Mal Brough, Federal Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs. CONVENOR: Ladies and gentlemen, the Alfred Deakin Lecture Trust is pleased to present…
COMPERE:Today at the National Press Club, the Minister for Indigenous Affairs and Family and Community Services, Mal Brough. In the past two months, Mr Brough…
Check against delivery This bill – the Northern Territory National Emergency Response Bill 2007 (and the other bills introduced in the same package) – are…
Check against delivery This bill complements the new principal legislation introduced by the Northern Territory National Emergency Response Bill 2007 and the welfare reform amendments…
Check against delivery The Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Welfare Payment Reform) Bill 2007 is another important step in the government’s reform of the…