Speeches

Guardian-class Patrol Boat handover ceremony for Papua New Guinea

I begin by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land, the Whadjuk Noongar people, and pay my respects to their Elders, past and present. As the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Defence Personnel, I also pay my respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men and women who have served…

Chief of Army Symposium, Perth

I begin by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land on which we meet today, on the banks of the Derbal Yerrigan, the Whadjuk people of the great Noongar nation of South Western Australia, and pay my respects to their elders, past and present. I am proud to be a Minister in a Government that…

Invictus WA launch

I would like to acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land where we meet, near the shores of the Derbal Yerrigan, the Wadjuk Noongar people of the great Noongar Nation and pay my respects to their Elders, past and present. I would like to extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres…

Vietnam Veterans' Day National Commemorative Service

I too would like to acknowledge the Ngunnawal and Ngambri peoples, traditional custodians of the land on which we meet, and pay my respects to their Elders, past and present. I would like to extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who join us today. I would also…

Australian Memorial Service

As we commemorate 70 years since the signing of the Armistice that brought fighting on the Korean peninsula to an end, I wish to acknowledge those who served from all nations who join us today, and acknowledge your families. Today we stand in the tranquillity of Busan, a modern harbour-side city…

ADF Careers launch

I begin by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land on which we meet today, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong Boon Wurrung peoples of the Eastern Kulin, and pay my respects to their elders, past and present. As the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Defence Personnel, I also pay my…

Australia India Chamber of Commerce Keynote speech

I wish to start by acknowledging the traditional custodians of the land on which we meet today, the Whadjuk Noongar People of South-Western Australia and pay my respects to their elders past and present. I'm proud to be part of a government that will give all Australians the chance to vote in a…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 …