Selected Speeches and Messages
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Opening of the Country Women's Association of NSW 2024 State Conference
Monday, 6 May 2024
Thank you, Aunty Jenny[1] for your warm Welcome to Country. I pay my respects to you and to Gumbaynggirr Elders – here on one of the most beautiful stretches of coastal Country in NSW. Thank you for protecting and caring…
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ANZAC Day Commemoration Service
Thursday, 25 April 2024
Bujari gamarruwa
Diyn Babana Gamarada Gadigal Ngura
I pay my respects to the Gadigal, Traditional Owners of this land, and to Elders past, present, and emerging from all parts of this nation and acknowledge all First Nations people who have served,… -
18th Annual Coloured Diggers ANZAC March and Commemorative Service
Thursday, 25 April 2024
Thank you, Nakari.[1]
Bujari gamarruwa
Diyn Babana Gamarada Gadigal Ngura
In greeting you in the language of the Gadigal, I pay my respects to their Elders, past, present, and emerging, as well as to Elders across NSW and to First Nations service… -
Opening of the 150th Grafton Show
Saturday, 20 April 2024
Giinagay, Jingiwallah[1]
In greeting you in the languages of the Bundjalung, Gumbaynggirr, and Yaegl, Traditional Owners of the beautiful lands and waterways that surround us, I pay my respects to their Elders, past, present, and emerging.
Member for Clarence[2]; Member for Page[3];… -
Combined Attestation Ceremony for Sheriff’s Officers Classes
Friday, 19 April 2024
“Bujari Naami Darug Nurawa.”[1]
Thank you, Aunty Grace Mumbler, for your moving Welcome to Country. I pay my respects to the Traditional Owners of this land, the Burramattagal Darug people and all Elders, past, present and emerging. I extend my respects… -
Reception to celebrate 50th Anniversary of 2MBS Fine Music Sydney
Wednesday, 17 April 2024
Bujari gamarruwa
Diyn Babana Gamarada Gadigal Ngura
In greeting you in the language of the Gadigal, Traditional Owners of the land on which we gather, I pay my respects to Elders, past, present, and emerging, and acknowledge the enduring connection of… -
The Australia China Business Forum
Monday, 15 April 2024
Bujari gamarruwa
Diyn Babana Gamarada Gadigal Ngura
I greet you in the language of the Gadigal, Traditional Owners of the land on which we gather, and pay my respects to their Elders past, present, and emerging.
It is my pleasure this morning, as… -
Reception to Thank Supporters of Stewart House
Monday, 15 April 2024
Bujari Gamarruwa
Diyn Babana, Gamarada Gadigal Ngura
In greeting you in the language of the Gadigal, Traditional Owners of these lands and waterways, I pay my respects to their Elders past, present, and emerging, as well as to the Elders of… -
59th Annual Commemoration Merchant Navy Memorial and Columbarium
Sunday, 14 April 2024
Thank you, David.[1]
I also acknowledge the Dharug people[2], the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we meet today.
Merchant Navy Veterans, Board Members of the Memorial Fund, representatives of merchant navy and maritime organisations, ADF members and all gathered here… -
Bicentenary Celebration of Hambledon Cottage
Saturday, 13 April 2024
“Bujari Naami Darug Nurawa”[1]
I pay my respects to the Traditional Owners of this land, the Burramattagal Darug people and Elders, past, present and emerging, and acknowledge the impact of the last 200-plus years on Country and culture.
The frontispiece to the…