Selected Speeches and Messages
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Diabetes Australia 2024 Kellion Victory Medal Presentations
Wednesday, 17 July 2024
Bujari gamarruwa
Diyn Babana Gamarada Gadigal Ngura
In greeting you this morning in the language of the Gadigal, the Traditional Owners of the land on which we gather, I pay my respects to their Elders past, present, and emerging. I extend that… -
Celebratory Dinner for 150 Years of Celebrating Eye Health in Australia
Saturday, 13 July 2024
Thank you, Naomi[1] and Peter[2]
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… -
NSW Humanitarian Awards 2024
Monday, 1 July 2024
Bujari gamarruwa
Diyn Babana Gamarada Gadigal Ngura
Welcome to Government House Sydney in the language of the Gadigal, the Traditional Owners of these lands and waterways. In greeting you in these words, I pay my respects to their Elders past, present, and… -
Vice-Regal Community Reception Maitland and Port Stephens
Friday, 28 June 2024
Thank you, Uncle Richard, for your Welcome to Country.
I, too, acknowledge Wonnarua Elders, Traditional Owners, custodians and knowledge-holders of these lands and waterways here in Maitland. [1] I also acknowledge the Worimi People, Traditional Owners of the Port Stephens area,[2]… -
Afternoon Tea to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the General Sir John Monash Foundation Scholarships
Monday, 24 June 2024
Bujari gamarruwa, Diyn Babana Gamarada Gadigal Ngura
In greeting you in the language of the Gadigal, Traditional Custodians of these lands and waterways, I pay my respects to their Elders past, present, and emerging, and extend that respect to the Elders… -
'Wiffenpoofs' Performance and Lunch
Monday, 24 June 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.
Untutored on the subject, I would have expected… -
2024 Muscular Dystrophy Association NSW Big Red Roll and Stroll
Sunday, 23 June 2024
Thank you, Carolyn and Jaxon.[1]
Warami mittigar[2]
This means ‘hello friends’ in the language of the Dharug, Traditional Owners of these lands and waterways and to whose Elders, past, present, and future, I pay my respects.
As Patron of Muscular Dystrophy NSW, it… -
143rd Queen's Scout and 137th Baden-Powell Scout Awards Presentation
Saturday, 22 June 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 Gadigal Elders past, present, and emerging, and extend that respect to… -
NSW Police Force Attestation Parade Class 362
Friday, 21 June 2024
Thank you, Chief Superintendent.[1]
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.
Premier, Minister,… -
Philip Neri Dinner Series
Friday, 21 June 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.
Thank you for your invitation to speak tonight.…