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The Hon Matt Keogh MP
4 Sep 22

Defence Reserves Association 2022 National Conference

I begin by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land on which we meet today, the Wurundjeri people, and pay my respects to their elders, past, present and emerging. I also acknowledge the traditional owners of the land from which I am beaming to you today from, the Whadjuk people of the…

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The Hon Matt Keogh MP
3 Sep 22

Speech: Defence Reserves Association 2022 National Conference

I begin by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land on which we meet today, the Wurundjeri people, and pay my respects to their elders, past, present and emerging. I also acknowledge the traditional owners of the land from which I am beaming to you today from, the Whadjuk people of the…

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The Hon Matt Keogh MP
26 Aug 22

2022 Indian Ocean Defence and Security Conference, Optus Stadium. Perth, WA

I begin by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land on which we meet today, the Whadjuk Noongar people and pay my respects to their Elders – past, present and emerging – thanks for that welcome Aunty Viv.  As the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Minister for Defence Personnel, I also pay…

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The Hon Matt Keogh MP
15 Aug 22

Commemorative address, Sandakan 2022

I would like to acknowledge: The Honourable Datuk Joniston Bangkuai, Assistant Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment Sabah representing the Chief Minister of Sabah Madam Faridah Giau, Deputy President, Sandakan Municipal Council representing the President, Sandakan Municipal Council His…

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The Hon Matt Keogh MP
29 Jun 22

Remarks: Defence People Symposium

Good morning everyone. I would like to begin by acknowledging the traditional custodians of the land on which we meet today here, the Turrbul and Jagera People, and pay my respects to their elders past, present and emerging.  I also pay my respects to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander …

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The Hon Matt Keogh MP
10 Jun 22

Remarks: Guardian class patrol boat handover of Te Kukupa II to the Cook Islands, HMAS Stirling, Western Australia

The HON MATT KEOGH MP, MINISTER FOR VETERANS' AFFAIRS: I begin by acknowledging the traditional Custodians of the land on which we meet for this ceremony today, the Whadjuk people of the Noongar nation of South-Western Australia and pay my respects to their elders past and present. I also pay my…

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