Ballumb Ambul Kabi Kabi (Gubbi Gubbi) yindamarra. Ngadu – yirra bang marang.

I have just said in Wiradjuri, the language of my people –

I pay my respects to the ancient Gubbi Gubbi people – and honour their custodianship and care for country.

I also pay my respects to the many senior people here tonight from across the Australian community.

There are so many old friends here today –

It’s good to see you.

I would also like to acknowledge:

Today we celebrate three decades of the landmark High Court decision Mabo v Qld (No 2) and honour the legacy of the man behind that ruling, Eddie Koiki Mabo.

The High Court decision on 3 June 1992 forever changed the legal face of traditional land ownership for First Nations peoples.

Following the swearing-in of the full ministry today we announce the following departmental and administrative changes that will help deliver better government for all Australians. These changes will take effect on 1 July 2022.

A new Department of Employment and Workplace Relations will be created to implement and administer the Government’s workplace relations, jobs, skills and training agenda.