Luke Gosling (Solomon, Australian Labor Party) | Hansard source

To all the Northern Territorians watching or listening, and to the Territorians up in the gallery, I say: happy Territory Day! Territory Day is 1 July. In 1978 we gained self-government. That's been a fantastic journey for us. There's still work to do; a bit more political representation in this place would be nice. The Territory is so full of potential and opportunity that I encourage everyone to get up there. On this day up in the Territory everyone will be letting off fireworks and having heaps of fun. Do so safely, please; I know you will.

In the gallery we've got a couple of councillors from the City of Darwin; I give a shout-out to Jimmy Bouhoris and Ed Smelt. Importantly, we've got the future here. Annie Nankivell has been working in my office. She's about to leave my office soon; she's going on to start her career in nursing. It's been a delight, Annie, to have you in the office. Thanks very much for all your great work.

Territorians have a couple of other great things coming today: tax cuts for everyone, a pay rise for lower-income workers, and increased paid parental leave. There's a lot to be excited about with the Albanese federal Labor government. (Time expired)

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