I was profoundly embarrassed by it [the White Australia Policy] and did all I could to change it.

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.

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

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.

She was a remarkable person and the love of my life.

Australia's treatment of her Aboriginal people will be the thing on which the world will judge Australia and Australians - Not just now, but in the greater perspective of history.