![]() ![]() The Government commits to engage closely and respectfully with First Nations people, and the Australian community more broadly, ahead of the referendum. The Government views the implementation of the Uluru Statement as an opportunity for healing and for learning from the truth of our history.Īnd - just as importantly - the Voice is a chance to build a better future for First Nations people.Ī future where a Voice to Parliament helps drive and deliver better health outcomes and longer lives, new education and employment opportunities, safer communities with decent housing and an end to the cycle of injustice, incarceration and deaths in custody.Īll of this - Voice, Truth, Treaty and Closing the Gap - depend on genuine partnerships. It is the Government’s intention to take up this generous offer and seek to enshrine a Voice to Parliament in the constitution via a national referendum in this term. The Uluru Statement from the Heart was an act of generosity by First Nations people, mapping out a path forward for us as a nation. The Government takes office with a renewed ambition for Australia to reconcile with our past, to tell and know the truth about history, and to place a First Nations Voice at the heart of our democratic process. The Government also submitted a new, more ambitious 2030 Nationally Determined Contribution to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.Ĭommitting to reduce emissions to 43 per cent below 2005 levels by 2030, putting Australia on track to achieve net zero by 2050.īeyond that, the Government has already taken measures to shore up Australia’s energy market, protect aged care residents and provide assistance to Australians affected by the recent floods. The Government made a submission to the Fair Work Commission, to prevent Australia’s lowest-paid workers from going backward - resulting in a 5.2 per cent wage increase. The Government’s commitment to ‘hit the ground running’ was honoured, with the Quad Leaders’ meeting in Tokyo and a prime ministerial visit to Indonesia. Sooner than any other new government in Australia’s history. ![]() To this end, the Prime Minister and a select few ministers were at Government House to be sworn-in less than 48 hours after the election result was known. The Government is determined to tackle these challenges in a spirit of unity and togetherness - as well as urgency. and an economy in need of cheaper energy and new skills.tensions in the region, uncertainty in the world.climate change - and its devastating impact.The Government knows this country faces serious and pressing challenges: The new Government has pledged to govern for all Australians, whoever they are, wherever they live and whoever they voted for - and to honour the trust Australians have conferred. In May, at more than 7,000 polling centres, many thousands of post boxes, via the phone and in diplomatic missions the world over, millions of Australians cast their ballots and exercised their fundamental right and responsibility as citizens of our great democracy.Īustralians have elected one of the most diverse parliaments in the history of our Federation.Īnd for the first time in almost a decade, Australians voted to change the government.Īll of us can give thanks that changes of government take place peacefully and swiftly in Australia, and with respect and courtesy for those with whom we may not agree. In a turbulent world, we can find hope in the strength of our democracy. In confronting these challenges, this Parliament must seek to match the resolve and resilience of the people in whose name you serve.Īs the Prime Minister has said - prove ‘worthy of the people of Australia’. Major challenges - new and old - are before us. In hard times, Australians have been at their caring and courageous best. The past three years have asked so much of so many.Īgain and again, Australians have risen to the moment. Since I last spoke in this chamber, ferocious fires, devastating floods, and a once-in-a-hundred-years pandemic have unleashed an extraordinary period of uncertainty, trauma and loss upon our country. Honourable senators and members of the Parliament of Australia. We acknowledge and pay our respects to the Elders. Today we are all meeting together on this Ngunnawal Country. Yanggu ngalawiri dhunimanyin Ngunnawalwari dhawurawari. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
Details
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |