Speeches by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-Wells
Canada-Australia Symposium on Countering Violent Extremism and the Radicalisation of Youth
E&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
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…
Launch of the Australian Freedom Network
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…
Hindu Council of Australia Deepavali at Parliament House
Namast?. 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…
Australian Partnership of Religious Organisations forum, Building a community where we all belong
E&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…
SydWest Multicultural Services 30th Birthday Celebrations
E&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…
Greek Welfare Centre 40th Anniversary Dinner
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
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
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
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,…
Magna Carta – Enduring Values for Modern Australia, Magna Carta 8–Symposium, Parliament House Canberra
E&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
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…
Launch of radio plays on forced marriage, Immigrant Women’s Speakout Association of NSW
Thank you very, very much to Vivi who I have known for many years and to you all. Thank you very much for the opportunity…
‘How conservative is contemporary Australia?’ National Press Club of Australia
E&OE. Thank you Laurie. Can I thank Maurice Reilly and the Board of the National Press Club for the opportunity to address you today. Today,…
National Day of Unity
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
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…
Domestic Violence and Interpreting Forum – Monash University, Lonsdale St Melbourne
Can I start by adding my acknowledgement of Country. I would also like to acknowledge: Professor Rita Wilson, and other Monash staff Many distinguished guests…
Unmasked African Festival
Introduction Good afternoon everyone. I would like to begin by giving my acknowledgment of Country. Can I also acknowledge … Mr Hieu Van Lee AO,…
Women and Jihad: Radicalisation, De-Radicalisation and Human Rights, Conference hosted by the Centre for Muslim States and Societies, School of Social Sciences, University of Western Australia
Harnessing the Power of Women in Communities to Counter Violent Extremism Good evening. Can I begin by acknowledging my parliamentary colleagues, The Honourable Liz Behjat…
Video Message for Book launch: Muslim Citizens in the West: Spaces and Agents of Inclusion and Exclusion, Centre for Muslim States and Societies, School of Social Sciences, University of Western Australia
Good evening. I am pleased as the Parliamentary Secretary to the Attorney-General and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social Services, to join you by…
Parliamentary Theatre Screening of The Dressmaker
I would also like to add my acknowledgement of country. Can I also acknowledge: Parliamentary colleagues Industry professionals Members of Screen Australia and Ausfilm Other…
21st India Australia Friendship Fair, Blacktown Showground
E&OE. Thank you very very much for that kind introduction. Can I start by acknowledging my Federal and State Parliamentary colleagues and add my acknowledgment…
Australia Malaysia Business Council of Queensland Australia-Malaysia Ball, Stamford Plaza, Brisbane
E&OE. It’s a pleasure to be here. Can I start by acknowledging my Federal Parliamentary colleagues, Bert Van Manen and Bernie Ripoll; my State Parliamentary…
National Roundtable on Responding to Violence against Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Women and their Children, Sydney
E&OE Well thank you very much. I do apologise for my very croaky voice. Look, it is a really great pleasure to be here this…
Australian Cultural Orientation (AUSCO) Training Workshop, Brisbane
E&OE Well, thank you very very much Kris. Perhaps if I can start by saying this: I am very fortunate to be in this position…