Speeches

State of the Arts Oration

Speech - Launch of Creative Australia

Speech, NIDA Graduation

Press Conference, NIDA Sydney

Unveiling of new ‘Parramatta’ tapestry What a pleasure to be joining you all today. Thank you so much to Aunty Peta, for such a generous welcome to Country.

Cairns Indigenous Arts Fair I acknowledge traditional owners of the land that we’re on and elders, past and present, and I’m very proud to be here as a member of the Albanese Government with a commitment to responding with the same level of generosity that the Uluru Statemen

National Press Club Address Thank you very much, Laura. Thank you to the Press Club. I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land that we’re on and their Elders past and present.

Address - Paid domestic violence leave

National Cultural Policy Launch, The Esplanade Hotel, Melbourne

Woodford Folk Festival Thanks so much. It’s a real pleasure to be able to be addressing you here this morning and to be joining you on Jinibara land. I want to acknowledge Elders past and present and a reminder of what always was and always will be.

Purrumpa address

Archie Roach statement What a loss. Archie Roach was proof that music could change lives and move hearts. Music changed his life and his music changed Australia.