I've never said I'm immortal. I do believe in correct language. I'm eternal; I'm not immortal.

It is the first time the burglar has been appointed as caretaker.

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.

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

My great objective as a parliamentarian was to dramatise the deficiencies and devise practical government programs to deal with them. It was a cause that went to the heart of our way of life.

I have more influence now than when I had the power.

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.