Australia Talks brings together the stories and speeches of influential Australians. Click on a name to read essays on their thoughts on who we are, where we’ve come from, where we’re going, and what Australia Day means to them.
The Hon John Brumby. Original speech from the 2008 Australia Day Luncheon.
Thoughts on being Australian by William McInnes.
Giaan Rooney writes about being Australian, and being an Olympian.
Gary Pinto talks about his music career and performing at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl on Australia Day.
The first non-native animal introduced into Australia was the dingo.
