GLENN BARDON - HOST: Well, the Labor Member for Perth is Patrick Gorman, the Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister and also Assistant Minister for the Public Service. So, let's talk about his role working with the public service. And Patrick Gorman is very often a visitor to the Midwest. Good morning to you, Minister.

PATRICK GORMAN, ASSISTANT MINISTER TO THE PRIME MINISTER AND ASSISTANT MINISTER FOR THE PUBLIC SERVICE: Good morning, Glenn.

The Albanese Labor Government is delivering Tasmania’s first Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Clinic in Glenorchy – one of 22 new clinics around the nation to help women get the care they need.

The endometriosis clinic at Family Planning Tasmania in Glenorchy will provide expert, multidisciplinary services and care for women with endometriosis and pelvic pain. 

Endometriosis affects at least 1 in 9 Australian women and can have an extensive, devastating impact on the daily lives of sufferers, with those suffering waiting on average seven years before diagnosis. 

Oliver Peterson, Host: Well, let's bring in Patrick Gorman, the Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister, who joins me live on 6PR this afternoon, the Member for Perth, why aren't you here at the Show? Good afternoon.

ROSS SOLLY, HOST: Katy Gallagher is the Minister and joins us, good morning to you Senator.

SENATOR THE HON KATY GALLAGHER: Good morning, Ross.

SOLLY: Apologies for making you listen to that Rolling Stones

GALLAGHER: No, I was enjoying the banter.

I’d like to begin by paying respect to the ancient Ngunnawal people, upon whose land we gather this afternoon and pay my respects to their elders’ past, present and emerging, on the pathway to Referendum Day on October 14, in a little over two weeks.

And I genuinely look forward to the opportunity to enshrine constitutional recognition for Australia’s first people through that national vote.

I’d also like to acknowledge all special guests here today including:

RUEBEN BERG, CO-CHAIR, FIRST PEOPLES ASSEMBLY OF VICTORIA: Thanks very much Uncle Ringo for that fabulous welcome. It's amazing to be on the lands of the Wurundjeri peoples. My name is Rueben Berg, I'm one of the Co-Chairs alongside Ngarra Murray, of the First Peoples Assembly of Victoria. Not long to go now until the referendum. And unfortunately, the conversation still gets more complicated than it needs to be. This referendum is a very simple and straightforward referendum. It is about recognition. It is about listening.

LISA CHESTERS, MEMBER FOR BENDIGO: To welcome a very dear friend of mine and a warrior of the Yes campaign and the Voice to parliament - the amazing Linda Burney, who is the Minister for Indigenous Affairs. So Linda is going to say a few words before we kick start our official rally. We will be joined by our First Nations community leaders here, the Djaara people and will also have a few other speakers. So big Bendigo welcome to Linda Burney.

PAM BOLAND, HOST: You're on Breakfast here on RTR FM. it's 8:37 on your sound alternative, Very nearly time for me to get out of here. But before you do, we've got one more person to catch up with today. We've had a very busy show, but of course, never too much. We've got lots and lots of time. Over the past month, across Breakfast and lots of your programs on RTRFM, we've been hearing from experts across law, society and politics on the Voice to Parliament. The referendum that's happening in just a little while.

Residents in the remote community of Milingimbi in East Arnhem can look forward to improved wellbeing and reduced overcrowding thanks to the latest housing investment from the Northern Territory and Australian Labor Governments.

A $16 million tender has been awarded to WTD Constructions over 3 years to build 32 new homes and extend a further 32 existing homes for the around 1,200 people living in Milingimbi.

First Nations children and young people in Central Australia will have dozens of activities and programs to choose from in the school holidays, thanks to the Albanese Government’s funding boost for the region.

The landmark $250 million plan to create A Better, Safer Future for Central Australia is rolling out, giving families and children in Central Australia greater access to community-led, healthy and fun activities  for kids in the September-October holidays.

Some of the activities the Commonwealth is funding include;