Ms MASCARENHAS (Swan) (13:49): I'll read a poem I wrote, inspired by Dorothea McKellar and Harmony Week: I love my sunburnt country, With its brilliant starry skies. My mum and dad chose this land, Hope flickering in their eyes. I love my sunburnt country, A landscape of rich red dirt, Where friends become family Because they're salt of the earth. Folks come from across rolling seas To build a marvellous life, Yearning to call Oz home, then Using their strong migrant drive. To rip yourself from family And friends is no easy feat. Why would anyone do this? Simply, it's 'cause of belief. Belief in Australia And all the opportunities. Belief in what she may become. Hope is what she's given me. Awash with eucalyptus rains, A reminder of this ancient earth, Linking the past to the present To give this life a new birth. Thanks for embracing me, Swan. I stand here ready to serve. Australia is my home, A feeling that I'll preserve. To every child who sees this Land's magic and is spellbound, Know that you are welcome here Regardless of your background. Please fulfil your destiny— Perhaps a chef, an engineer, A tradie or a doctor Or even the prime minister. In our land of a fair go You're accepted for who you are. You belong, you are loved, so Dream big and reach for the stars.