Louise Pratt (WA, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

Exactly. Charlie went on:

It is important just to close the gap between indigenous Australians and non-indigenous Australians.

I agree with Charlie: it is very important that we continue to close the gap in opportunity between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australians—in health, in education and in work. My hope is that we have contributed in some way to doing just that this week through this very important work experience program. I congratulate Charlie and his friends for making the most of this opportunity. I wish Charlie all the best for the future, in that traineeship he is aiming for next year and wherever life takes him. I congratulate him for making the most of his experience this week and for contributing to the speech that I have made to the Senate. I also extend my best wishes to all the students who have participated in the program.