Acknowledgement Let me begin by acknowledging the traditional custodians of this land on which we meet today, the Gadigal people. I pay my respects to their elders, past and present, and I thank them for their continuing contributions to the community. Simon Longstaff, Executive Director of the St James Ethics Centre. Distinguished guests, ladies and [...]
Public Speeches
Speech at the launch of the book ‘Realising the Dream – Journey of a Lost Boy’
Acknowledgements Let me begin by acknowledging and paying my respects to the traditional owners of this land on which we meet today, the Kaurna people, and thank them for their continuing contributions to the Australian community. I would also like to acknowledge: Mr Hieu Van Le, Lieutenant Governor of South Australia and Patron of the Migrant [...]
Canberra Centenary
The centenary of the founding of Australia’s national capital is now less than two years away. While the historic month of March 2013 will no doubt be crammed full of community celebrations and commemorative events, I note with real interest that the centenary program, under the guidance of creative director Robyn Archer and her team, [...]
Speech to Refugee Conference
Refugee Conference 15 June 2011 Introduction Let me begin by acknowledging and paying my respects to the traditional custodians of this land on which we meet today, the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. I want to thank you for inviting me here today – it is an honour to speak on this momentous occasion [...]
Speech for the launch of the Report: Homelessness – amongst culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) people with a mental illness
The Launch of the Report Homelessness amongst Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people with a Mental Illness Tuesday 7 June 2011 Acknowledgements Thank you Georgia Zogalis for the introduction, Minister for Social Inclusion and Minister for Human Services, the Hon Tanya Plibersek, Mr Robert Furolo MP, Member for Lakemba, Mr Toby Hall, CEO Mission Australia, other distinguished guests, ladies [...]
Speech to the Annual Institute of Information Management Dinner
Senator Lundy spoke at the annual dinner for the Institute of Information Management, as part of Information Awareness Month. Below are some notes from the speech. Please note, a video will be released next week featuring Senator Lundy discussing all technology related items from the budget which will build upon the items below. The value [...]
Multicultural Media Launch of the 2011 Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal
** Check against delivery** Mr Josef Assaf – Chairman of Ethnic Business Awards Commissioner James Condon – Salvation Army Commissioner for the Australia Eastern Territory and accompanying representatives of the Salvation Army; Ms Sheba Nandkeolyar – CEO Multicall Connexions Consuls-General, Community Leaders, Distinguished guests, Ladies and gentlemen Let me begin by acknowledging and paying my [...]
Senator Kate Lundy announced FutureGov Congress coming to Canberra
Today Senator Kate Lundy announced that FutureGov Congress is coming to Canberra this September. Below is a transcript of the event proceedings with some information about Gov 2.0, eGovernment, some related Gov 2.0 initiatives in the 2011-2012 Federal Budget and information about the upcoming FutureGov Congress event and related links. Please also find more information [...]
Reflections on multicultural policy
Senator Lundy gave a speech to the University of Western Australia about multicultural policy in Australia. Introduction Over the course of my life, Australia’s population has almost doubled, from 12 million to 22 million. For most of you, and the large majority of undergraduate students attending this university, it has increased by over 5 [...]
Launch of Australian Muslim Women’s Centre for Human Rights
Senator Lundy launched the Australian Muslim Women’s Centre for Human Rights on the 13th April 2011, below is her speech at the event. Islamic Women’s Welfare Council of Victoria Launch of Australian Muslim Women’s Centre for Human Rights Acknowledgements The Hon Robert McClelland MP, Attorney General The Hon Catherine Branson QC, President, Australian Human [...]
