CANBERRA, ACT, May 23 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release:
I begin by acknowledging the Traditional Owners of the land on which we meet and I pay my respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.
And I want to say that last night I did one of the best things you can do in Melbourne, The Long Walk to the MCG.
Delegates, itis an absolute pleasure to be here in Victoria, among so many true believers.
I acknowledge the Premier of Victoria, my friend Jacinta Allan who will address you this morning.I acknowledge her family, who I got to meet earlier.
Jacinta is defined by her enthusiasm and byher determination to make Victoria stronger and fairer - stronger because it is fairer.
JA loves this state: f...