Referendum night speech

For many, today is a day of sadness.

This result is not what we’d hoped for.

The Australian people have had their say –

And a clear majority have voted against the proposed change to the Constitution.

We, of course, accept the decision of the Australian people.

Tonight, I am reminded of a special couple.

Aunty Gloria and Uncle Clive -

Their story tell us so much about our country.

They are 90 and 93 years of age.

Gloria is Aboriginal. 

Clive is a white man.

Radio interview - Noongar Radio

MARK PATRICK, HOST: So this morning, I have in the studio with me Patrick Gorman, Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister, welcome back to Noongar Radio.

PATRICK GORMAN, ASSISTANT MINISTER TO THE PRIME MINISTER AND ASSISTANT MINISTER FOR THE PUBLIC SERVICE: Good morning Mark, and good morning to your listeners. And thanks for having me back on this very exciting day, the final working day before the referendum.

Television interview - A Current Affair

ALLY LANGDON, HOST: Hello, I'm Ally Langdon. Welcome to A Current Affair. Some Australians know for sure, others still have no idea. The Voice referendum. Tonight, we give both sides the chance to have their final say. First, the Yes camp. Linda Burney, Minister for Indigenous Australians joins me on the desk. So nice to see you. You know what? You're almost there.

LINDA BURNEY, MINISTER FOR INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIANS: Almost there and thank you so much for having me here tonight and it’s great to meet you.

Doorstop - Adelaide

JOURNALIST: To begin with, you've repeatedly said you are hopeful of success, but deep down do you accept it will be a miracle to win from here?

MINISTER FOR INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIANS, LINDA BURNEY: Our focus is laser like. We are laser like, on winning this referendum on the 14th of October. That's where the focus is. I will not be distracted by anything other than focusing on the 14th of October. The 14th of October is just four or five days away. We will be working every moment of every day leading up to, including working on Saturday.

Major housing improvements in Barkly, NT

Aboriginal homes in remote communities are getting a major boost from the Australian and Territory Governments with new works to get underway in the Barkly Region.

One tender has been awarded and another will soon be released, both supporting the delivery of new homes and upgrades to existing homes.

A $13.5 million tender has been awarded to Territory company Remote Build NT to deliver 10 new homes and extend 14 existing homes in the Communities of Ampilatwatja and Tara.

First Nations ancestors to return home from the UK

The Australian Government has today welcomed the return home of 11 First Nations ancestors from two collecting institutions in the United Kingdom.

Six ancestors will be repatriated from the Oxford Museum of Natural History, with three ancestors returning to their respective Traditional Custodians while three ancestors will be returned under Australian Government stewardship.

The Pitt Rivers Museum will return two ancestors to their Traditional Custodians, with three ancestors returned under Australia Government stewardship.

Radio interview - ABC Mid-West and Wheatbelt Geraldton

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.

Endometriosis and pelvic pain clinic opens in Glenorchy

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. 

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