Speeches and Messages
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WugulOra Morning Ceremony
Sunday, 26 January 2025
Bujari gamarruwa, diyn, babana, gamarada
I pay my respects to the Gadigal, Traditional Owners of this land, to their Elders past, present and emerging, and to all First Nations peoples across our State and nation, and those present here today, whose… -
Welcome Reception for the Australia Indonesia Business Council National Conference
Monday, 11 November 2024
Bujari gamarruwa Diyn Babana Gamarada Gadigal Ngura
In greeting you in the language of this land’s Traditional Owners, the Gadigal of the Eora Nation, I extend a warm welcome to all delegates and guests of the Australia Indonesia Business Council’s National Conference. I pay… -
FLTLT W.E. (Bill) Newton VC Commemorative Dinner
Friday, 8 November 2024
I too acknowledge the Dharug, Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we gather and pay my respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging.[1] I extend that respect to all First Nations people who have served, and continue to…
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Opening Ceremony of the 67th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference
Wednesday, 6 November 2024
I thank Matthew[1] for this morning’s Welcome to Country. The invitation to participate in living traditions grounded in the spirit of coming together in respect and which traces its origins to the very beginning of human habitation of this continent,…
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Performance by Bach Akademie Australia Followed by a Reception
Monday, 4 November 2024
Bujari gamarruwa
Diyn Babana Gamarada Gadigal Ngura
Welcome in the language of the Gadigal people, the Traditional Owners of the land on which Government House stands. I pay my respects to their Elders past, present and emerging, and extend that respect… -
Reception for World Doctor's Orchestra
Friday, 1 November 2024
Bujari gamarruwa
Diyn Babana Gamarada Gadigal Ngura[1]
Welcome in the language of the Gadigal people, the Traditional Owners of the land on which Government House stands. I pay my respects to their Elders past, present and emerging, and extend that respect… -
Ideas@theHouse - The Big Thaw: Who Governs Antarctica's Ice?
Thursday, 31 October 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… -
2024 Premier's Prizes for Science and Engineering
Wednesday, 30 October 2024
Thank you, Professor Durrant-Whyte,
Bujari gamarruwa
Diyn Babana Gamarada Gadigal Ngura
I welcome you in the language of the Gadigal, the Traditional Owners of these lands and waterways, I pay my respects to their Elders past, present, and emerging.
When we have award… -
2025 Sydney Festival Program Launch
Wednesday, 30 October 2024
Thank you, Kate[1],
And thank you Uncle Allen for the Welcome to Country. I too acknowledge the Gadigal, Traditional Owners of the lands on which we gather, and pay my respects to their Elders past, present, and future. I extend that… -
NSW Consular Corps Reception
Wednesday, 23 October 2024
Bujari gamarruwa
Diyn Babana Gamarada Gadigal Ngura
I greet you in the language of the Gadigal of the Eora Nation, the Traditional Owners of the land on which we gather. I pay my respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging…