Shortly before 11am AEDT 12 Feb 2008 the Chief Justice of the High Court, Murray Gleeson, declared the Parliament of Australia open in front of the 150 lower house MPs and 76 senators. The day began with a traditional welcome to country by Indigenous elders, held in federal Parliament for the first time. Ngambri elder Matilda House Williams says the 'Welcome to Country' acknowledges her people and their ancestors. "It's a good, honest and decent and very human act to reach out to make sure everyone has a place and is welcome," she said.
Nelson for PM.
BrendanNelson2010 4 years ago