TONY BURKE MP, MINISTER FOR THE ARTS: First of all, to Uncle Charles “Chicka” Madden.

I want to acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we meet, the Ngunnawal and 

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Good morning, it’s wonderful to join you today.

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Good morning, it’s wonderful to join you today.

TONY BURKE MP, MINISTER FOR THE ARTS: First of all, just thank you to Yvonne.

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Good afternoon everyone,

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Thank you Andrew for your kind introduction and welcome.

On behalf of the Albanese Labor Government, I’m proud to deliver our fourth Regional Ministerial Budget Statement.

MICHELLE ROWLAND, MINISTER FOR COMMUNICATIONS: Thanks, everyone.