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.
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Good morning, everybody.
Thank you, Aunty Shelley Vea Vea, for your wonderful and generous welcome to your country.
Welcome to Admiralty House.
I am so happy to be here with you this morning.
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