PM to regional Queensland: You know what it's like to be ignored

I've spent a lot of time in Queensland and I've learned over the years that whether you're building a new bridge, upgrading a road or investing in new medical services, the best way for Government to deliver for local communities is to always start by listening to the locals.

When you listen, you get better results.

You also save money because you build what's actually needed and you invest in what really works.

That's what the referendum on October 14 is about: recognition and listening, so we get better results.

Press conference - Marrickville, Sydney

ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: I've just had the great privilege of voting in my first referendum this century. That is a reminder that these opportunities do not come around every day. This is an opportunity to make history. A once in a generation chance to recognise our first Australians in our nation's founding document. And to do so, in the way in which we have been requested by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people themselves.

Press conference - Redfern, Sydney

Allen Madden, Gadigal Elder: Good morning my name is Allen Madden, Gadigal elder. For my first song. Welcome to country to me is always an honour and a pleasure. Just to give you a little bit of an insight into where you are and who we are. Prime Minister, Ministers, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, welcome to beautiful downtown Redfern, the capital of Sydney.

Speech - Queanbeyan

ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: Thanks very much, and thank you to Aunty Matilda and the other Indigenous people who have welcomed us here this morning. And to all of my parliamentary colleagues who are here, it's fantastic so many people turning out. And it's great as well that Kate Carnell is here representing Liberals for Yes. This should be above politics. What is on the referendum ballot paper that I had the right to vote on yesterday, the first referendum held this century.

Remarks at Lakemba Mosque

Thanks to Sheikh Wessam Charkawi for his introduction and to Uncle John for his smoking ceremony.

I would also like to acknowledge Imam Shadi Alsuleiman, President of the Australian National Imams Council, Dr Ibrahim Abu Mohamad, Grand Mufti of Australia, Hafez Alamadine, President of the Lebanese Muslim Association and Sheikh Yahya Safi, Imam of Lakemba Mosque.

It’s such an honour to join you all here in this holy place.

South Australians know what it's like to need a fair go

South Australia has a long and proud history of advancing the fair go.

In the 1890s, South Australians led the nation in granting women the right to vote in elections and run for office.

In the 1960s South Australians led the nation on land rights. In the 1970s South Australians led the nation in decriminalising homosexuality.

This week, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are looking to South Australia to help lead the nation again, by voting Yes.

Voting Yes to their request for constitutional recognition through a Voice. 

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