National Carers Week Launch 2017
Speech by The Hon Jane Prentice MP*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY *** Good morning everyone, thank you Ara for that introduction. A special thank you to Elder Songwoman Maroochy for your moving…
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Opening of ‘Changing Places’ facility at Brisbane Airport
Speech by The Hon Jane Prentice MPGood morning everyone, thank you Stephen for that introduction. I would also like to acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which we meet,…
7th International Carers Conference
Speech by The Hon Christian Porter MP*** Check against delivery *** INTRODUCTION Thank you Dr Langkamp (President of Carers Australia) Good morning everyone. Thank you for having me at the 7th…
Philanthropy Meets Parliament Summit
Speech by The Hon Christian Porter MP*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY *** I would like to start by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land on which we meet, and pay my…
Disability Employment Australia (DEA) Conference 2017
Speech by The Hon Jane Prentice MPThank you for inviting me to attend the Disability Employment Australia annual conference. I am sorry I cannot be with you today – especially as…
Down Syndrome Australia Strategy Meeting 2017
Speech by The Hon Jane Prentice MP*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY *** Thank you for inviting me to talk to you today. I am sorry I can’t be with you in person…
Project Open Doors launch
Speech by The Hon Jane Prentice MP*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY *** Thank you Susan (Forde) for your acknowledgement and I also acknowledge the Yugambeh (link is external) and Gugingin people and…
Opening of NDIA Local Area Co-ordination office Toowoomba
Speech by The Hon Jane Prentice MP*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY *** I will start by adding my acknowledgment of the traditional custodians of the land on which we meet, and pay…
BUSHkids Conference 2017 Opening
Speech by The Hon Jane Prentice MP*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY *** I would like to start by acknowledging the traditional custodians of the land of which we meet, and pay my…
Speech to CEDA
Speech by The Hon Christian Porter MP*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY *** E&OE Introduction One of the great dictums in Public Policy – regards the wisdom of fixing things that are not…
Announcement of the Information, Linkages and Capacity-Building National Readiness Grant Recipients
Speech by The Hon Jane Prentice MP$14 Million for a More Inclusive Australia for All People with Disability **CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY** I would like to welcome everyone and acknowledge the traditional…
Address to the Australian Network on Disability’s Ninth Annual Conference
Speech by The Hon Jane Prentice MP**CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY** Good morning everyone, I would like to start by acknowledging the traditional custodians of the land on which we meet and pay…
Opening address for the 2017 National Disability Services’ Annual Conference ‘Disability at work: Unleashing potential’
Speech by The Hon Jane Prentice MP**CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY** I start by acknowledging the traditional custodians of the land on which we meet, the Turrbal (Turr-bol) people, and pay my respects…
Omnibus Savings and Childcare Reform Bill
Speech by The Hon Christian Porter MP*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY *** E&OE This bill reintroduces the Jobs for Families Child Care Package, from the Education and Training portfolio, and a range…
NDS CEO Conference
Speech by The Hon Jane Prentice MP*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY *** Thank you Joan and thank you to Ron Jones the elder of the Wurundjeri people and for his fascinating insight…
Giving Australia 2016 Launch
Speech by Senator the Hon Zed Seselja*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY *** E&OE Acknowledgements Good morning everyone and welcome to Parliament House. Thank you for inviting me to join you for the…
FRSA National Conference
Speech by Senator the Hon Zed Seselja*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY *** Good morning everyone and welcome to Canberra, which as well as being the national capital, is my hometown. Thank you…
ACOSS National Conference 2016
Speech by The Hon Christian Porter MPGood morning to everyone attending this ACOSS National Conference and thank you for the invitation to speak with you today. It is important audiences such…
National Disability Awards 2016
Speech by The Hon Jane Prentice MP*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY *** —Even though Karni Lidell is unable to make it, Jonathon it is wonderful to have you here to share this…
Launch of National Disability and Carers Advisory Council
Speech by The Hon Jane Prentice MP*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY *** Ladies and gentlemen, I am delighted to be here today to launch the National Disability and Carers Advisory Council. This…
Launch of Disability Employment Services discussion paper
Speech by The Hon Jane Prentice MPE&OE Subjects: Disability Employment Services discussion paper MINISTER PORTER: We’re announcing the launch of the launch of the Disability Employment Services discussion paper. This is…
Australian Priority Investment Approach to Welfare
Speech by The Hon Christian Porter MP*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY *** I thought I might start this speech, and perhaps even finish it, in 1987. That was the first time I…
NAPCAN Play Your Part Awards
Speech by Senator the Hon Zed Seselja*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY *** Thank you Mr Scheepers. I would also like to acknowledge: The Hon. Susan Close MP, Minister for Education and Child…
National Coalition on Child Safety and Wellbeing annual meeting
Speech by Senator the Hon Zed Seselja*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY *** Thank you Dr Babington. I would like to start by acknowledging the traditional owners and custodians of the land on…
Disability Employment Australia Conference 2016
Speech by The Hon Jane Prentice MP*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY *** I would like to start by acknowledging the traditional custodians of the land on which we meet, the Wurundjeri people,…