Speech

I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we meet, the Wiradjuri People, and pay my respects to their elders past and present, emerging leade

I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we meet, the Ngunnawal People, and pay my respects to their elders, past and present, and all Abori

Good afternoon.

Good morning.

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Good morning, everyone.

Thank you for the invitation to be part of this World Suicide Prevention Day webinar.

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Thank you to Aunty Violet for her Welcome to Country.

Good morning, everyone, and welcome to this Citizenship Ceremony.

Ladies and gentlemen, Linda and I are delighted to join you for today’s webinar and to help recognise R U OK? Day.

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I had planned to deliver this speech at the Vietnam Veterans’ Remembrance Day 50th anniversary ceremony on Anzac Parade in Canberr

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