I begin by acknowledging the traditional custodians of the land on which we gather, the Whadjuk people of the Noongar nation.

We collectively pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.

I extend that respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with us here today.

Thank you to the Tourism Council of WA for the invitation to speak.

I am pleased to be here, representing the Minister for Trade and Tourism, Senator the Honourable Don Farrell.

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

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

“I pay my respects to the ancient Worimi people where you are all meeting today – and honour their custodianship and care for country.”

It is with great pride that I also acknowledge the country I’m speaking to you from today, Wiradjuri Country – and I pay my respects to the Elders here as well.

And I extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people here today.

GREG JENNETT, HOST: All right, well, time's galloping away from us on a pretty busy news afternoon on Afternoon Briefing anyway. But we do have enough time remaining for our political panel to cover off some of these events. We have Labor MP Patrick Gorman joining us in the studio. Welcome back, Patrick. And Nationals’ Darren Chester is in Sale in Victoria. Darren, why don't we start with you. I think you have familiarity through your electorate with some of the bigger generators in this country and you've got a beautiful fading light on you there.

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.