Mr Brian Mitchell (Lyons) (14:15): My question is to the Minister for Communications.

Thank you very much, Laura. Thank you to the Press Club.

THE HON TONY BURKE MP, MINISTER FOR EMPLOYMENT AND WORKPLACE RELATIONS: Thanks so much, Michelle, and we acknowledge the traditional owners

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.

ZANETA MASCARENHAS, MEMBER FOR SWAN: Hi, I'm Zaneta Mascarenhas, Federal Member for Swan.

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Acknowledgement of country

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I rise to make the annual statement on Northern Australia.