CANBERRA, ACT, April 29 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release:
Thank you very much for that warm introduction.
And I do want to thank Robyn as well for the wonderful Welcome to Country that we just received. It uplifted all of us, didn't hurt anyone. It's about bringing people together. And I thank Robyn and her son for that very warm welcome to her country.
It is always a pleasure to be here in Perth and I'm grateful for the invitation to join you this morning.
This isn't the first time that I've addressed you here, but it is indeed my first in the lead up to a Budget. And this is the largest speech I will give in the lead up to the Budget, due on May 12.
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