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Speech

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.

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Welcome to Admiralty House.

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I am so happy to be here with you this morning.

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I am delighted to be here for the opening of GOTAT | GUTHATH | 時代の潮目 | TIDES.

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