Mr WYATT (Hasluck) (14:10): I also rise, and I concur with the comments of the Prime Minister, the Leader of the Opposition and the Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs. The Mabo decision was a welcome decision across this nation to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander communities who saw the merit and the value of the changing relationship between Australians and that the dreams and aspirations that arise from the Mabo decision could become the reality that we have often aspired to. The Mabo decision has changed the relationship between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and other Australians who make this country the great nation it is, so that there is strength in the partnership. I hope that we build on those opportunities that have prevailed from that—the achievements that have been gained—but plan into a future in which home ownership, education, employment opportunities and our ability to walk together as one nation of people is realised and develops the nation in a way that makes us a great country within this world. The DEPUTY SPEAKER ( Ms AE Burke ): I thank the member for his remarks.