Speeches and Messages
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Multicultural Mawlid Concert, hosted by Darulfatwa Islamic High Council of Australia
Sunday, 16 October 2022
Tonight, as we celebrate on the land of the Wangal peoples: As-salamu alaykum.[1]
I pay my respects to the traditional custodians of this land and the many lands across New South Wales.
Australia is the most unique country in the world with… -
St James' Church Bicentenary Dinner
Friday, 7 October 2022
Bujari gamarruwa
Diyn Babana Gamarada Gadigal Ngura
We are here tonight - “Eora Bujeri” - meeting, as that phrase tells us, as “Good People”, with a common purpose and a common passion in a celebration which marks the 203rd Anniversary of the… -
Reception for the 75th Anniversary of Sylvanvale
Thursday, 29 September 2022
Bujari gamarruwa
Diyn Babana Gamarada Gadigal Ngura
In greeting you in the ‘Sydney language’ of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Traditional Owners of the land on which we gather, I pay my respects to their Elders past, present, and… -
Women's Community Shelters 10th Anniversary Reception
Wednesday, 28 September 2022
Bujari gamarruwa
Diyn Babana Gamarada Gadigal Ngura
Welcome - in the language of the Gadigal, the Traditional Owners of this land. As I pay my respects to Gadigal Elders, past, present and emerging, I thank them for their custodianship of this land… -
Reception for BBM Youth Support 2022 Scholarships (Global Footprints Awards)
Monday, 26 September 2022
Bujari gamarruwa
Diyn Babana Gamarada Gadigal Ngura
In greeting you in the ‘Sydney language’ of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we gather, I pay my respects to their Elders past, present, and… -
Victory in the Pacific Day Commemorative Service
Monday, 15 August 2022
Bujari gamarruwa
Diyn Babana Gamarada Gadigal Ngura
In greeting you, I pay my respects to the Gadigal, the Traditional Owners of this land and to Elders, past, present and emerging.
Since its dedication in 1929, the Cenotaph where we are gathered today has… -
Queen's Birthday Parade
Saturday, 11 June 2022
Thank you, Yvonne for your warm welcome. I acknowledge the Gadigal of the Eora Nation, the traditional owners of the land on which we gather and pay my respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging.
In the language of the… -
The 81st Anniversary of the Commemoration of the Battle of Crete and the Greek Campaign
Saturday, 14 May 2022
Bujari gamarruwa
Diyn Babana Gamarada Gadigal Ngura
Welcome in the language of the Gadigal. I acknowledge their custodianship of this land and pay my respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.
The closing words of the hymn that we have just sung… -
Reception for the 60th Anniversary of Vasey Communities
Wednesday, 4 May 2022
Bujari gamarruwa, Diyn Babana Gamarada Gadigal Ngura.[1]
In the language of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Traditional Owners of the land on which we gather, I welcome you to Government House, and pay my respects to their Elders… -
Opening of Sylvanvale’s Bangor Specialist Disability Accommodation
Tuesday, 26 April 2022
I pay my respects to the Dharawal people, the traditional owners of the lands and waterways surrounding us here in Bangor.
Minister and Members of Parliament:
Ø The Honourable Eleni Petinos MP, Minister for Small Business and Fair Trading, and Member for…