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Transcript of the 2013 Australia Day address, delivered by Kurt Fearnley OAM, 22nd January 2013, Conservatorium of Music, Sydney.

Since its inception in 1997 and in a fitting build up to Australia Day, the Australia Day Address has become one of the nation’s most important and successful Australia Day initiatives. The Address taps into the essence of what the 26 January is all about – celebrating and reflecting on our national spirit.

Eminent individuals are invited to provide their own unique perspective on issues such as Australia's identity and the challenges that confront our society.  (Australia Day Council NSW)

Kurt Fearnley gives Australia Day Address, Amy Taylor-Kabbaz, ABC 702 online, 23rd January 2013 - includes an audio link to the speech and an MP3 file you can download..