Welcome home to the Young Endeavour
Speech by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP*** Check Against Delivery *** I want to acknowledge the Kulin people, the traditional custodians of the land and waters where we meet today. I…
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Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony
Speech by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP*** Check Against Delivery *** First I would like to acknowledge the Wurundjeri people on whose land we meet, remembering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander…
Launch of the Workplace Ombudsman Women’s Forum
Speech by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MP– Check on delivery – Acknowledgements Aunty Sylvia Scott Linda Burney, NSW Minister for Community Services Nicholas Wilson, Workplace Ombudsman Tara McCarthy, General Manager, Workplace…
Launch of the “What Does Chris Want” project
Speech by The Hon Bill Shorten MP*Check against delivery* I would like to acknowledge the Nolan family, Mary Nolan of course and all of your assembled friends and of course Chris…
World Indigenous Peoples Conference – Education 2008
Speech by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY *** Indigenous Education in the 21st Century – Respecting Tradition, Shaping the Future Thank you. It is inspirational and humbling to…
Commemoration of the protest of William Cooper
Speech by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP***Check against delivery*** I would like to begin by acknowledging the peoples of the Kulin Nation and their elders who are with us. My thanks…
Address to CEOS, National Disability Services
Speech by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY *** I would first like to acknowledge the traditional owners of this land. I am delighted to be here, particularly after…
Launch of the National Australia Bank Reconciliation Action Plan
Speech by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY *** First, I want to acknowledge the traditional owners on whose land we are meeting. The Prime Minister has detailed the…
Speech to Hanover Welfare Services Annual General Meeting
Speech by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MP****Check Against Delivery**** Introduction I would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we are gathered, and pay my respects to…
Speech to Government Land Organisations Conference
Speech by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPNew federalism: opportunities for a new urban paradigm ****Check Against Delivery**** Introduction I would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which…
Red Cross National Conference
Speech by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP****Check Against Delivery**** The changing nature of vulnerability First I want to acknowledge the Turrbal people on whose land we’re meeting. Thanks very much for…
Young Carers’ Forum
Speech by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY *** I would like to thank Aunty Agnes (Shea) for her welcome to country, and acknowledge the traditional owners of this…
Impact of the economic crisis on social services
Speech by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP****Check against delivery**** I would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of this land. And thank you all for the hard work you are doing…
Launch of Written in the Land: the Life of Queenie McKenzie
Speech by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP****Check against delivery**** I would first like to acknowledge the traditional owners of this land. And I want to acknowledge the contribution made by Argyle…
Unveiling of Wati Jarra Jukurrpa at Reconciliation Place
Speech by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP***Check against delivery*** I would first like to pay my respects to the Traditional Owners- and thank Matilda for her welcome to country. Most of…
First anniversary of the Qantas Reconciliation Action Plan
Speech by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY *** For 88 years, Qantas has been a pioneer in Australian aviation. And, a leader in recognising the crucial role corporate…
Former Origin Greats Indigenous Employment Expo
Speech by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY *** It is a pleasure to be here as you get ready to open the turnstiles for the inaugural Former Origin…
Women and Men – A new conversation about equality
Speech by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MP****Check against delivery**** Introduction A couple of nights ago, while I was out working, my little boy got to watch a World War II movie…
Keynote Speech to NSW Civil Law Conference
Speech by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MP****Check Against Delivery**** Introduction Thank you Millie (Ingram) for your welcome to country. I also acknowledge the traditional owners of the land we meet on…
Speech to Per Capita Policy Exchange 2008 – Market Design and Housing: New Approaches
Speech by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MP****Check Against Delivery**** Introduction I would first like to acknowledge the traditional owners of this land, the Turrbal people, and to pay my respects to…
LIFE Luncheon – Caring for Indigenous Australians
Speech by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY *** I would like to first acknowledge the Gadigal people, the traditional owners of the land we meet on today. It…
Speech to Shelter SA Annual General Meeting
Speech by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MP*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY *** Introduction I would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of this land, the Kaurna people, and pay my respects to…
Tanami Regional Partnership Agreement
Speech by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY *** I’m happy to be here today for this important occasion, the signing of the Tanami Regional Partnership Agreement. Today marks…
Official opening of the Yuendumu Pool
Speech by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP****Check Against Delivery**** Thank you for inviting me here today to open this fabulous new swimming pool in Yuendumu. I would like to acknowledge the…
Speech to UNIFEM AGM
Speech by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MP** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY ** Introduction Thank you Ros (Strong, President, Australian National Committee for UNIFEM). It is great to be here on United Nations…