Speeches and Messages
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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
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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… -
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… -
Welcome Reception for FCEM International Presidents and Secretariat attending the 71st FCEM World Congress
Tuesday, 22 October 2024
Bujari gamarruwa
Diyn Babana Gamarada Gadigal Ngura
I greet you in the language of the Gadigal, the Traditional Owners and Custodians of these lands and waterways. I pay my respects to their Elders, past, present and future.
What a privilege it is… -
German National Day Reception to mark the Day of German Unity
Thursday, 17 October 2024
Bujari gamarruwa
Diyn Babana Gamarada Gadigal Ngura
I greet you in the language of the Gadigal, Traditional Owners of this land. I pay my respects to Elders past, present, and emerging, and acknowledge the enduring connection of Elders around NSW to… -
75th Anniversary Celebration and 2024 Alumni Awards - The University of New South Wales
Wednesday, 16 October 2024
I am honoured to be here tonight as the Official Visitor to the University to join in its 75th anniversary – an anniversary symbolised by the diamond – which today is usually associated with a 60th anniversary celebration. There is…
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Official Doxology for His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew
Saturday, 5 October 2024
Thank you, Archbishop[1]
Bujari gamarruwa
Diyn Babana Gamarada Gadigal Ngura
I greet you in the language of the Gadigal, Traditional Custodians of these lands and waterways, and I pay my respects to their Elders past, present, and future.
Your All-Holiness[2], Prime Minister[3], Premier[4],… -
Sydney Opera House Ladies Committee Fundraising Lunch
Friday, 27 September 2024
Thank you, Michelle,[1]
Bujari gamarura
Diyn babana gamarada
In greeting you in the beautiful language of the Gadigal, Traditional Owners of these lands and waterways, I too pay my respects to their Elders past, present, and future.
There are times when it truly… -
DFAT Australia Awards End of Year Event
Thursday, 26 September 2024
Thank you, Dr Lang.[1]
In honouring the traditional owners of this land where we meet this afternoon, I greet you in their language: Bujari, gamarura, diyn babana gamarada, and pay my respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.
Members of the… -
Reception for Supporters of the NELUNE Foundation
Monday, 22 July 2024
As is our tradition here at Government House, may I greet you in the language of the Gadigal, Traditional Owners of the lands on which Government House stands.
Bujari gamarruwa, Diyn Babana Gamarada Gadigal Ngura
Also in their language, I greet you…