Selected Speeches and Messages
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National Day Reception celebrating the 76th Anniversary of Indian Independence
Tuesday, 15 August 2023
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.
The Honourable Daniel Mookhey MLC, Treasurer, representing the Premier of New South… -
Commemorative Service of the Battle of Fromelles
Wednesday, 19 July 2023
Bujari gamarruwa Diyn Babana Gamarada Gadigal Ngura
In greeting you, I acknowledge this land’s Traditional Owners, the Gadigal of the Eora Nation, and I pay my respects to all Elders, past, present, and emerging.
In 1854, 62 years before the Battle of Fromelles, Alfred Lord Tennyson wrote one of the world’s… -
WestWords Living Stories 2023: The Other City Book Launch and Announcement of Winners
Friday, 14 July 2023
Thank you, Michael[1]; and thank you, Aditya[2] for that wonderful reading.
I too acknowledge the Dharug, Traditional Owners of this land and pay my respects to their Elders, past, present, and future. I extend that respect to the Elders from all… -
Opening Ceremony for the 43rd Professor Harry Messel International Science School (ISS2023)
Monday, 3 July 2023
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 the… -
Australia-ASEAN Business Forum Gala Dinner
Monday, 26 June 2023
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.
Tonight, with so many dignitaries present… -
New South Wales Police Force Attestation Parade for Class 358
Friday, 23 June 2023
Thank you, Acting Chief Superintendent[1]
I acknowledge the Traditional Owners of this land and pay my respects to their Elders, past, present, and emerging, and extend that respect to all First Nations people here this morning.
Premier[2], Minister for Police and Counter… -
Philippine National Day Ball 2023
Monday, 12 June 2023
I join in the acknowledgement of the Dharug, Traditional Owners of the land on which we gather and pay my respects to their Elders past, present, and emerging.
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Premier, Your Excellency, Shadow Minister representing the Leader of… -
King's Birthday Ceremonial Parade
Saturday, 10 June 2023
Thank you, Michael, for your warm welcome to Country.
Bujari gamarruwa
Diyn Babana Gamarada Gadigal Ngura
In the language of the Gadigal, I welcome you this morning and pay my respects to the Gadigal of the Eora Nation, the Traditional Owners of this… -
ANZAC Day Commemoration Service
Tuesday, 25 April 2023
I acknowledge the Gadigal, Traditional Owners of the land on which we gather, and pay my respects to their Elders past, present, and emerging and to the Elders of all parts of this nation, and to all First nations people…
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Annual ANZAC Assembly and Unveiling of Vietnam War Honour Board
Thursday, 6 April 2023
Bujari gamarruwa
Diyn Babana Gamarada Gadigal Ngura
I greet you in the language of the Gadigal, as I pay my respects to Elders, past, present and emerging of the Gadigal and the Bidjigal, traditional owners of this land.
The Honourable Chris Minns MP,…