Speeches by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP
Garma Festival 2008
CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY I would like to thank the Gumatj people for welcoming all of us to their country today and pay my respects to…
Opening Address Garma Festival 2008
Thank you Galarrwuy for that kind introduction. I would like to thank the Gumatj people for welcoming all of us to your country today to…
Cape York Institute Leadership Academy
CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY First I would like to pay my respects to the traditional owners and elders of the Cairns and Cape York Region, especially…
Australian Institute of Family Studies Conference
CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY Good morning. Thank you Doreen for your welcome to country – I greatly appreciate being welcomed onto Wurundjeri land. And thank you…
Anglicare – Launch of Strategic Plan
It’s great to be here today to launch Anglicare Victoria’s Strategic Plan. This plan outlines an inspiring vision to help disadvantaged children, young people and…
Opening Address – Communities in Control Conference
The challenge you have set yourselves at this conference is considerable – building, sustaining and nurturing pathways to social inclusion in the political, environmental, social…
Eulogy at the memorial service for Dr Marika
I would like to acknowledge the traditional lands of the Rirratjingu people. I also want to convey the Prime Minister’s condolences. Dr Marika, a Rirratjingu…
Centenary of the age pension
One hundred years ago today, landmark legislation was introduced into a young Australian Parliament that was to put Australia at the forefront of social policy…
Indigenous Affairs Legislation Amendment Bill 2008 – Second Reading Speech
*** Check Against Delivery *** This bill makes amendments to legislation related to Aboriginal land in the Northern Territory. The amendments are aimed at allowing…
Sustainable Indigenous Communities Forum Minerals Council of Australia
CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY Firstly, I’d like to thank Agnes O’Shea for the Welcome to Country, and pay my respects to the Ngunnawal people. I also…
Keynote speech to the Jesuit Social Services Dinner
Check Against Delivery It’s been said of the Jesuit order that you are men IN the world but not OF the world. Active, driven, accomplished.…
Beyond Mabo: Native title and closing the gap
2008 Mabo Lecture CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY Beyond Mabo: Native title and closing the gap. First I acknowledge the traditional owners – the Wulguru-Kaba and Bindal…
Certainty and security for seniors and carers
Statement by the Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, the Hon Jenny Macklin, MP Carers perform a vital role in our community…
Every Child Matters – a national conference on children and young people with disability and their families
Check Against Delivery I would like to acknowledge the Woiworung people, the traditional owners of the land on which we are gathered today. First let…
Launch of the AIHW/ABS Report: The Health and Welfare of Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY The health and welfare of Indigenous Australians are top priorities for the Rudd Government and we have set specific targets to turn…
Out of the chaos
CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY First I would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land where we meet. I also want to thank the organisers…
Closing the Gap – Building an Indigenous Future
CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY First I would like to pay my respects to the traditional owners of this land the Ngunnawal people. I’ve been a guest…
Opening Address to The 5th National Housing Conference
CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY Thanks for the opportunity to speak here today. Now in its 5th year, your conference provides an invaluable opportunity for all sectors…