Speech

KRISTY MCBAIN: It’s fantastic to join you today, as you come together to harness the strengths and the innovation of your

Ms Lisa Chesters, Federal Member for Bendigo (14:50): My question is to the Minister for Communications.

KRISTY MCBAIN: It’s a real pleasure to be with you, even if it is only virtually, given that it is a Parliamentary sitting

KRISTY MCBAIN, MINISTER: Thank you very much for having me again at your conference.

I rise to make the Annual Statement on Northern Australia, on behalf of the Minister for Northern Australia, who is unwell this week and unable to attend Par

I rise to make the Annual Statement on Northern Australia, on behalf of the Minister for Northern Australia, who is unwell this week and unable to attend Par

Good morning all and welcome to day two of the Pilbara 2023 Conference.

** Acknowledgements omitted **

Thank you Christian for your introduction and inviting me back to the Regions Rising Summit.

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