Mark Arbib (NSW, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Social Housing and Homelessness) Share this | Hansard source

Like six million other Australians, I watched Madeleine Madden last night deliver the GenerationOne address, and I found it absolutely inspiring. She challenged each and every one of us to play a part in creating a better future for Indigenous Australians, recognising that we must all work together. The address, as I said, was broadcast to six million Australians, and I am delighted to report that the GenerationOne website has now had 1.6 million hits since seven o’clock last night. The government applauds the efforts of groups like GenerationOne who are encouraging all of us to make a difference in any way we can. It will take time, but we are seeing results of these efforts. I encourage you all to visit the GenerationOne website to read the inspirational stories of Australians who are supporting Indigenous mentoring, employment, business and education initiatives. The strongest message that we can take from Madeleine’s address is that governments cannot do it alone. Non-government organisations, businesses and communities must all work together to provide a better country and opportunity—(Time expired)