Parliamentray screening of “Samson and Delilah”
Speech by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP*** Check on Delivery *** I acknowledge the traditional owners on whose land we are gathered this evening and pay my respects to their elders…
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Parliamentary Speech on Cochlear Implants
Speech by The Hon Bill Shorten MP*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY *** Last week I had the privilege of witnessing one of the most impressive transformations that modern medical science can achieve.…
Video address to the ‘Social Inclusion by Design’ Forum
Speech by Senator the Hon Ursula Stephens*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY *** It is a pleasure to deliver the opening message today at the ‘Social Inclusion by Design’ forum. Can I begin…
Launch of the Centre for Social Impact Annual Report 2008
Speech by Senator the Hon Ursula Stephens*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY *** It is my pleasure to be here to launch the Centre for Social Impact’s first Annual Report. I am so…
“Women are the real architects of society” – Harriet Beacher Stowe
Speech by Senator the Hon Ursula Stephens*** Check on delivery *** Hello everyone – I hear you have had a very exciting day, so I’m very pleased to be able to…
Launch of an Australian National Council on Drugs report
Speech by Senator the Hon Ursula Stephens*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY *** Acknowledgements The Jagera and Turrbal people – traditional owners of the land on which we meet. Thank you Margaret for…
Volunteer Awards Ceremony 2009
Speech by Senator the Hon Ursula Stephens*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY *** I would like to begin by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land on which we meet, the Gubbi Gubbi…
Speech to the Committee for Economic Development of Australia
Speech by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP*** Check Against Delivery *** Thank you for the opportunity to speak to you today. It’s great to be back in Melbourne after Budget week…
Parliamentary Speech on the Social Security Legislation Amendment (Carers)
Speech by The Hon Bill Shorten MP*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY *** I rise today to speak on the Social Security Legislation Amendment (Improved Support for Carers) Bill 2009, which will make…
Launch of National Volunteer Week 2009
Speech by Senator the Hon Ursula Stephens*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY *** Good evening and thank you for your kind introduction and for the opportunity to launch National Volunteer Week 2009, here…
Launch of ARACY Report – Inverting the Pyramid: Enhancing Systems for Protecting Children
Speech by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP*** Check Against Delivery *** First, I would like to acknowledge the elders past and present of the Kulin Nations on whose lands we meet.…
Launch of the Australian Disability Enterprises Website
Speech by The Hon Bill Shorten MP*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY *** Thank you I wish to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we meet today, the Wurundjeri people…
Transparency Awards Dinner
Speech by Senator the Hon Ursula Stephens****Check against delivery**** I begin by acknowledging that we are meeting on the traditional land of the Gadigal people of the Eora nation. Thank you…
Catholic Health Australia – Catholic Agencies Forum
Speech by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MP– Check on delivery – I would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, and pay…
John Curtin Institute of Public Policy
Speech by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP*** Check Against Delivery *** I would like to first acknowledge the Nyoongah people, the custodians of the land where we are meeting today. Yesterday…
7th International Dialogue Australasia Network Conference
Speech by Senator the Hon Ursula StephensSenator the Hon Ursula Stephens Parliamentary Secretary for Social Inclusion The 7th International Dialogue Australasia Network Conference Members Dining Room Old Parliament House, Canberra (Entry…
Address to ACOSS Conference Seminar Series: Towards a National Compact
Speech by Senator the Hon Ursula StephensSenator the Hon Ursula Stephens Parliamentary Secretary for Social Inclusion Parliamentary Secretary for the Voluntary Sector Address to ACOSS CONFERENCE Seminar Series: Towards a National…
Building a Fair Australia in Tough Economic Times
Speech by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP*** Check Against Delivery *** I would like to acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora nation, on whose land we meet. Sixteen months ago…
Right to an Ordinary Life – National Press Club
Speech by The Hon Bill Shorten MP**Check Against Delivery** The Right to an Ordinary Life. Thank you Ken Baker from National Disability Services for that introduction. I’d like to acknowledge the…
Creating the housing market for Australia’s future – Speech to the 3rd Annual Retirement Communities Conference
Speech by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPI would like to acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the traditional custodians of this land and pay respect to their elders, both…
Connections Seminar – ‘Social Inclusion – the opportunities and challenges moving forward’
Speech by Senator the Hon Ursula Stephens****Check against delivery**** Thank you for the opportunity to speak to you this evening. Tim Costello’s speech just now has reminded me of just how…
Launch of St Anthony’s, St Vincent de Paul Accommodation Service for Single Women
Speech by Senator the Hon Ursula Stephens****Check against delivery**** I would like to honour the Indigenous people, their wisdom, traditions and culture, This is a very special event – an ecumenical…
Bonnie Babes Foundation Garden Party
Speech by Senator the Hon Ursula Stephens****Check against delivery**** Firstly, I wish to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land where we meet – the Cammeraigal people. And thank you for…
Launch of the Mental Health Council of Australia report Home Truths – Mental Health, Housing and Homelessness in Australia
Speech by Senator the Hon Ursula Stephens****Check against delivery**** I would like to thank the Mental Health Council of Australia for the opportunity to speak at this launch of Home Truths,…
Room for more: boosting providers of social housing
Speech by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPCHECK AGAINST DELIVERY I would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of this land, the Gadigal people of the Eora nation and pay my respects…