The Hon Tony Burke MP

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.

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Australia has lost an incredible voice and talent today with the passing of Renée Geyer, at the age of 69.

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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.

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