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Democracy and Effective Public Governance

Speech by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-Wells

E&OE. Can I start by acknowledging Your Excellency Retno Marsudi, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, for your very kind invitation and…

National Disability Services CEO Conference 2015

Speech by The Hon Christian Porter MP

*** Check against delivery *** These are significant times for the disability sector and I feel a great sense of privilege as well as responsibility…

Launch of the Australian Freedom Network

Speech by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-Wells

E&OE Thank-you very, very much and apologies for the vagrancies of voting during a sitting day. Can I start by acknowledging my parliamentary colleagues: Richard…

Speech at the National Disability Awards 2015

Speech by The Hon Alan Tudge MP

Thank you Kieran, and thank you Auntie Jannette for your welcome to country. Thank you Tim for your beautiful rendition of You Raise Me Up.…

Greek Welfare Centre 40th Anniversary Dinner

Speech by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-Wells

E&OE. Thank you very, very much, John, always a pleasure – and what a wonderful MC job you do. Can I just start by acknowledging…

Hindu Council of Australia – Deepavali Festival

Speech by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-Wells

E&OE Namast?. It’s wonderful to be here again to join everyone as we celebrate Diwali. Can I start by acknowledging my all my parliamentary colleagues;…

Harmony Walk – Moving Forward Together Association

Speech by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-Wells

E&OE Thank you very, very, much. It’s wonderful to be here. Isn’t it wonderful that here in Australia today, in Blacktown, and we’ve just heard…

Federation of Ethnic Communities’ Councils of Australia

Speech by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-Wells

E&OE. Thank you Peter, Can I start by adding my acknowledgement of country. Can I also acknowledge my parliamentary colleagues, The Hon Tanya Plibersek MP,…

Settlement Council of Australia AGM

Speech by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-Wells

Thank you Dewani for your kind welcome. Can I acknowledge you and the members of your the Executive, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for inviting…

2015 National Housing Conference

Speech by The Hon Christian Porter MP

E&OE Thank you Ian. A good place to commence is by congratulating AHURI on this ninth biennial national conference and acknowledge the pivotal role AHURI…

National Day of Unity

Speech by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-Wells

E & OE Thank you very much. It is my great pleasure to be here. Can I acknowledge my many parliamentary colleagues and faith leaders.…

Fiesta Kultura, Fairfield Showground NSW

Speech by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-Wells

Introduction I would also like to add my acknowledgement of country. I would also like to acknowledge: My Parliamentary colleague Dr Geoff Lee MP Consul…

Unmasked African Festival

Speech by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-Wells

Introduction Good afternoon everyone. I would like to begin by giving my acknowledgment of Country. Can I also acknowledge … Mr Hieu Van Lee AO,…