It is my distinct pleasure to be with you this evening and, on behalf of Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Keith Christopher Rowley and the Government and People of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, to extend to the Government and People of the Commonwealth of Australia, heartfelt congratulations and best wishes as we join you in celebrating the Three Hundred and Thirtieth (330th) Anniversary of Australia Day.
On this day, Australians commemorate the founding of the colony with the arrival of the first British colonists from Great Britain and the raising of the Union Jack at Sydney Cove by Captain Arthur Phillip in 1799. Very importantly, it affords all Australians the opportunity to reflect on their contributions and achievements and that of their fellow countrymen both past and present in the course of the journey and growth of modern day Australia.
Ministry of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs
Click to view official media release- Australian National Day Statement (2018)
