The Leader of the Opposition, Bill Shorten has spoken at the Australian-American Leadership Dialogue at the New York Academy of Sciences.
Text of Bill Shorten’s speech to the Australian-American Leadership Dialogue, at the New York Academy of Sciences.
I am very grateful for this second opportunity to speak at the Australian-American Leadership Dialogue.
And for the chance to thank all those who have worked so hard to make this year’s dialogue another outstanding success.
There is always so much for us to share, and celebrate, together. [Read more…]
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