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I want to thank the President, now that you’ve been re-elected, for welcoming me today, and to congratulate you on this wonderful reappointment as President
This speech was prepared by the Government, and read by the Governor-General at the Opening of the 48th Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia.
Good morning, everybody.
Thank you, Aunty Shelley Vea Vea, for your wonderful and generous welcome to your country.
Welcome to Admiralty House.
