Selected Speeches and Messages
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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… -
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… -
Opening of new Sydney Legacy Premises
Thursday, 11 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 their Elders, past, present, and emerging. I extend that respect to… -
Reception for Greek Independence Day
Monday, 25 March 2024
Bujari gamarruwa
Diyn Babana Gamarada Gadigal Ngura
In greeting you in the language of the Gadigal, Traditional Owners of this land, I pay my respects to Elders, past, present and emerging.
Kalispera Sas. Good evening.
Your Excellency, Mr Theodoros Livanious, welcome to New… -
Ideas@theHouse - John Bell "Shakespeare on Politics - What Can We Learn"
Wednesday, 6 March 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 future. I extend that respect to the Elders… -
35th French Film Festival Opening Night Gala - Alliance Française de Sydney
Tuesday, 5 March 2024
Bujari gamarruwa, Diyn Babana Gamarada Gadigal Ngura
Bonsoir.
Son Excellence Monsieur Pierre-André Imbert, Ambassador of France
Monsieur Martin Juillard, Consul-General of France
Bienvenue au trente-cinquième anniversaire du Festival du Film français. En tant qu’amatrice de cinéma, c’est un honneur d’ouvrir le Festival qui est… -
Reception for Supporters and Benefactors of St Laurence House
Monday, 4 March 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. I extend that respect to the Elders… -
NSW Police Force Attestation Parade - Class 361
Friday, 1 March 2024
Thank you, Chief Superintendent.
I acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land upon which we meet today and pay my respects to their Elders, past, present, and emerging, and extend that respect to all First Nations people here this morning.
Minister, Member… -
Reception to Celebrate the Centenary of the Veterinary Profession in NSW
Monday, 26 February 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. I extend that respect to the Elders…