King Charles Praises Australia’s Courage and Resilience in Parliamentary Address

The address highlighted Australia’s emergence as a strong economy, its leadership on climate issues, and its rich multicultural diversity.
King Charles Praises Australia’s Courage and Resilience in Parliamentary Address
Britain's King Charles III delivers a speech while attending a Parliamentary reception hosted by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and partner Jodie Jaydon at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia on Oct. 21, 2024. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch
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Within an hour of landing in Canberra, King Charles III made a significant address in the Australian Parliament, beginning by paying respects to the traditional owners of the land, the Nungawal people.

“In my many visits to Australia, I have witnessed the courage and hope that have guided the nation’s long and sometimes difficult journey towards reconciliation,” he said.

Naziya Alvi Rahman
Naziya Alvi Rahman
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Naziya Alvi Rahman is a Canberra-based journalist who covers political issues in Australia. She can be reached at [email protected].
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