I want to acknowledge all the lands we are on today are the traditional lands of the Aboriginal people, and we pay respect to Elders, past, present and emerging.

I also acknowledge the Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of Australia and that their cultural and heritage beliefs are still as important to the living Aboriginal people today.

I recognise the deep feelings of attachment and respect the spiritual relationship of Aboriginal peoples to country.

I acknowledge that this land is, was and always will be Aboriginal land.