Malarndirri McCarthy (NT, Australian Labor Party, Assistant Minister for Indigenous Australians) Share this | Hansard source

We need to just clarify your assertion there, Senator. The previous question was in relation to the remote and regional areas of Australia being represented and having the ability, in terms of language speakers, whether they spoke one language or four languages, and that was the reference in which I made my response to you. Now, in terms of hope, hope is a beautiful thing, Senator. It's a really beautiful thing. It's what we have when we feel we have lost everything—like my families, who've lost a lot of things. It's hope that's helped us and carried us through. So I wouldn't rubbish hope, Senator. I would hold onto it like a flame that keeps us strong. Over to you, Senator.