Speeches by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP
Address to CEOS, National Disability Services
*** 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
*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY *** First, I want to acknowledge the traditional owners on whose land we are meeting. The Prime Minister has detailed the…
Red Cross National Conference
****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
*** 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
****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
****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
***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
*** 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
*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY *** It is a pleasure to be here as you get ready to open the turnstiles for the inaugural Former Origin…
LIFE Luncheon – Caring for Indigenous Australians
*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY *** I would like to first acknowledge the Gadigal people, the traditional owners of the land we meet on today. It…
Tanami Regional Partnership Agreement
*** 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
****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…
Western Suburbs Gathering Place 5th Anniversary
CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY I wish first of all to thank Caroline Briggs for her welcome-she is a Bunnerong elder and a traditional owner of the…
Rio Tinto Indigenous Rugby League Team Dreamtime Dinner
CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY Thank you for your warm welcome and it is great to be with you for the countdown to the 2008 Rugby League…
Australian Social Policy – Back in Business
I would first like to acknowledge the traditional owners of this land, the Cadigal people. And I would also like to thank the Sydney Institute…
Carers Week, Commonwealth Financial Planning NATSEM Women Carers report
E & O E – PROOF ONLY JENNY MACKLIN: Thanks very much Tim. And it’s a great pleasure to be here with Tim, but also…
Opening of the Families Australia Symposium
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Launch of SBS documentary, First Australians
Check Against Delivery Six years in the making, this remarkable series looks at the history of contemporary Australia from the perspective of its first people…
Indigenous Healing Forum Dinner
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Speech to the Indigenous Healing Forum
First I would like to acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we are gathered. When the Australian Parliament apologised to Indigenous Australians…
Social Security and Veterans’ Entitlements Legistlation Amendment (Schooling Requirements) Bill 2008
Second Reading Speech Ms MACKLIN (Jagajaga – Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs) I thank the House for the opportunity to sum…
Parliamentary Briefing – National Child Protection Week
CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY We are all here today because when it comes to child abuse and neglect there is no room for politics – we…
Overdose Awareness Day
CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY Acknowledgements Sally Finn (founder of Overdose Awareness Day) Janet Cribbes (Mayor City of Port Phillip) Judith Jackson (Aboriginal elder and mother of…
Young People in Nursing Homes Conference
CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY First of all I would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of this land, the Wurundgeri people, and thank them for welcoming…
Address to the Association of Children’s Welfare Agencies
I would first like to acknowledge the traditional owners of this land, the Cadigal people. It is a great privilege to be here, to celebrate…