 Yuma, I'm Brian Schmidt, Vice-Chancellor and President of the Australian National University. I am standing on our beautiful campus on the lands of the Nunawal-Nambri people, which has been a meeting place for more than 25 millennia. 2021 is a year of action and reflection, and I'm delighted to be launching our new reconciliation action plan, better known as the RAP, on behalf of our community. This plan is about embedding our First Nations people, culture and history into everything we do. As Australia's National University, this is part of the DNA of our institution, and we all need to be part of the solution. And commit to all Australians, including our First Australians people, that we are focused on finding the solutions so that we all have the same life chances, opportunities and choices. This plan helps chart that pathway. We are Australia's National University, so we are in a unique position. In fact, we have a responsibility, a moral obligation to show leadership, on First Nation policy and recognition, promoting a meaningful and lasting change. We are at the forefront of research and teaching globally. This empowers us to influence and inspire the nation. We have a responsibility to use that power to provide opportunities for First Nations communities. Across the country, our work is integral to the reconciliation process, a process that aims to remove the barriers that have divided Australians since colonisation. Removing those barriers is everyone's responsibility. We all have a part to play in building a better future for all Australians. Reconciliation Week is an important time in our annual calendar, as it's an opportunity to reflect on issues and experiences of First Nations people. It's about learning, listening and evaluating past actions in closing the gap and how those efforts can be more effective. Reconciliation is a journey. It's about a new way of working together and making it part of our daily lives. As the National University, it's our responsibility to demonstrate leadership in driving change. We each need to understand and be accountable for reconciliation. We need to feel empowered to achieve our goals as a community and empower each other to make a positive difference. Your commitment starts with engaging with our new reconciliation action plan. I encourage everyone to please take the time to read our new action plan. We can make a bigger difference if we work together and this is our time for action.