Australian Dream: Oral

"As an Australian citizen
I affirm my loyalty to Australia and its people
Whose democratic beliefs I share
Whose rights and liberties I respect
And whose laws I uphold and obey"
On this day in 1818, 186 years ago, the very first Australia Day ceremony was held to celebrate the 30th anniversary of white settlement in Australia. A celebration of the diverse beliefs and experiences that make up our country; difference and unity; respect and equality; mateship and fairness; the mutual acceptance of spirituality; freedom of thought and expression; the land, both harsh and fragile; everything that makes up our country.
Ladies and gentlemen, I am (enter name), and I'm here on this celebrated day to review our personal view of ourselves, and whether it really does represent the true Aussie that we have all come to know and love.
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