She was a remarkable person and the love of my life. We were married for almost 70 years. She encouraged and sustained me and our four children, their families and many other people in a life full of engagement with Australians from all walks of life.

Vincent Lingiari, I solemnly hand to you these deeds as proof, in Australian law, that these lands belong to the Gurindji people and I put into your hands this piece of the earth itself as a sign that we restore them to you and your children forever.

The punters know that the horse named Morality rarely gets past the post, whereas the nag named Self-interest always runs a good race.

I'm the only P.M. of which that can be said - 'His legislation was never declared invalid in the High Court.'

Conscription is an impediment to achieving the forces Australia needs. It is an alibi for failing to give proper conditions to regular soldiers. We will abolish conscription forthwith. By abolishing it, Australia will achieve a better army, a better-paid army - and a better, united society.

He reveals that he has been a poor politician, a bad judge and a malevolent individual.

Well may we say 'God save the Queen', because nothing will save the Governor-General'.