The Future of Disability Employment – NESA Conference
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,…
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SkillsLink2 Work Launch
Speech by The Hon Jane Prentice MP*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY *** I will start by adding my acknowledgment of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the traditional custodians of the…
Disability Employment Australia National Leaders Forum
Speech by The Hon Jane Prentice MP*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY *** Good morning to you all. It is a pleasure to be here and I certainly appreciate the opportunity to address…
Youth Summit 2016
Speech by The Hon Craig Laundy MP*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY *** Acknowledgements I would like to add my acknowledgement of country. I would also like to acknowledge The NSW Member for…
ABLE XSeries Launch
Speech by The Hon Jane Prentice MP*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY *** Thank you, Professor Wright, for your warm welcome to the University of Queensland. I acknowledge the traditional custodians of the…
Children’s Festival 2016
Speech by The Hon Craig Laundy MP*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY *** Acknowledgements Can I start by adding my acknowledgment of country. Can I also acknowledge: Mr Thuat Van Nguyen (OAM), President,…
Harmony Day morning tea
Speech by The Hon Craig Laundy MP*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY*** It’s my great pleasure to host and welcome everyone here this morning to celebrate Harmony Day 2016. I would like to…
National Carer Awards
Speech by The Hon Christian Porter MP*** Check against delivery *** Good afternoon everyone. Over the past twelve months, more than one in every eight Australians has cared for a friend…
Family and Relationship Services Australia Senior Executive Forum
Speech by The Hon Christian Porter MP*** Check against delivery *** Good morning everyone. Welcome to Parliament House. As Minister for Social Services I am pleased to welcome the executives of…
Canada-Australia Symposium on Countering Violent Extremism and the Radicalisation of Youth
Speech by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-WellsE&OE Thank you very, very much High Commissioner Maddison, it’s a great pleasure to be here. Can I start by acknowledging the presence of Ambassadors…
Democracy and Effective Public Governance
Speech by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-WellsE&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…
Speech at the Victorian Traditional Owner Procurement Conference
Speech by The Hon Alan Tudge MP***Check against delivery*** Earlier this year, back in May, leaders of the corporate and indigenous community gathered at Darling Harbour for the Supply Nation Gala…
Launch of the Australian Freedom Network
Speech by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-WellsE&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 MPThank you Kieran, and thank you Auntie Jannette for your welcome to country. Thank you Tim for your beautiful rendition of You Raise Me Up.…
Hindu Council of Australia Deepavali at Parliament House
Speech by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-WellsNamast?. Can I start by adding my acknowledgement of Country. To my co-host Senator the Hon Zed Seselja, it’s once again our pleasure to co-host…
SydWest Multicultural Services 30th Birthday Celebrations
Speech by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-WellsE&OE. Well, first of all can I excuse myself for being late, unfortunately the delays on the M2 are not forgiving, so at this time…
Australian Partnership of Religious Organisations forum, Building a community where we all belong
Speech by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-WellsE&OE. Thank you Josie, thank you very, very much. Can I start by adding my acknowledgement of country. Can I acknowledge Minister John Ajaka and…
Greek Welfare Centre 40th Anniversary Dinner
Speech by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-WellsE&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-WellsE&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-WellsE&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-WellsE&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,…
Magna Carta – Enduring Values for Modern Australia, Magna Carta 8–Symposium, Parliament House Canberra
Speech by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-WellsE&OE. Thank you very, very much to you Dr Rosemary Laing and to you Mr Nicholas Cowdery for your kind and warm welcome, and for…
Settlement Council of Australia AGM
Speech by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-WellsThank you Dewani for your kind welcome. Can I acknowledge you and the members of your the Executive, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for inviting…
Launch of radio plays on forced marriage, Immigrant Women’s Speakout Association of NSW
Speech by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-WellsThank you very, very much to Vivi who I have known for many years and to you all. Thank you very much for the opportunity…