1 00:00:00,120 --> 00:00:03,840 Speaker 1: Coinciding with International Women's Day. Well, there was a few 2 00:00:03,960 --> 00:00:07,200 Speaker 1: invites that went out and there was an invite which 3 00:00:07,280 --> 00:00:10,880 Speaker 1: I'm really hoping comes to fruition. We did know that 4 00:00:11,360 --> 00:00:15,080 Speaker 1: her honor the Administrator of the Northern Territory, Vicky o'haller 5 00:00:15,160 --> 00:00:19,080 Speaker 1: and Ao, extended an invitation to the Vice President of 6 00:00:19,120 --> 00:00:23,079 Speaker 1: the United States, carm Ala Harris. And well joining me 7 00:00:23,120 --> 00:00:25,400 Speaker 1: in the studio right now to talk about this and 8 00:00:25,520 --> 00:00:30,200 Speaker 1: talk about plenty more, including Government House celebrating one hundred 9 00:00:30,240 --> 00:00:33,720 Speaker 1: and fifty years. It is her honor, the Honorable Vicky 10 00:00:33,760 --> 00:00:36,919 Speaker 1: O'Halleran ao. Good morning to your administrator. 11 00:00:37,120 --> 00:00:39,159 Speaker 2: Good morning, Katie, Good morning everyone. 12 00:00:39,440 --> 00:00:42,559 Speaker 1: It's wonderful to have you in the studio now. We 13 00:00:42,640 --> 00:00:45,479 Speaker 1: did mention just then that you extended that invite to 14 00:00:45,640 --> 00:00:49,480 Speaker 1: Carmela Harris. Have you heard back from the Vice President. 15 00:00:49,320 --> 00:00:53,800 Speaker 2: Well, not as yet, no, but we're hoping to. I thought, well, 16 00:00:53,840 --> 00:00:59,840 Speaker 2: if you don't ask, you won't know. Absolutely, Yes, Vice President, 17 00:01:00,240 --> 00:01:04,559 Speaker 2: a woman our connection with the Marineforce rotation. I put 18 00:01:04,560 --> 00:01:08,280 Speaker 2: that into the letter as well, and yeah, so I'll 19 00:01:08,360 --> 00:01:11,000 Speaker 2: keep you posted. But I thought what an inspiration she 20 00:01:11,080 --> 00:01:14,080 Speaker 2: would be to women and girls here in the Northern territory. 21 00:01:14,319 --> 00:01:17,520 Speaker 2: She's coming to Australia, please come to the Northern Territory. Yeah. 22 00:01:17,560 --> 00:01:19,760 Speaker 1: I think it's a fantastic idea, and we know that 23 00:01:20,120 --> 00:01:23,000 Speaker 1: the Chief Minister had extended the invitation to the President 24 00:01:23,080 --> 00:01:26,320 Speaker 1: Joe Biden. Yes, but as you've mentioned, I reckon it 25 00:01:26,360 --> 00:01:28,600 Speaker 1: would be wonderful to see the Vice President here in 26 00:01:28,640 --> 00:01:32,679 Speaker 1: the territory for so many reasons. You know, obviously because 27 00:01:32,720 --> 00:01:36,080 Speaker 1: she's a wonderful strong woman, but also that connection with 28 00:01:36,160 --> 00:01:38,880 Speaker 1: the Marines and actually coming to the territory to see 29 00:01:38,880 --> 00:01:39,639 Speaker 1: what we're all about. 30 00:01:40,040 --> 00:01:43,560 Speaker 2: Yes, indeed, I think that's really important, and there's so 31 00:01:43,760 --> 00:01:46,640 Speaker 2: much for her to see here in the top End 32 00:01:46,959 --> 00:01:49,600 Speaker 2: and also in Central Australia and out in the regions. 33 00:01:50,000 --> 00:01:53,760 Speaker 2: I think that she would thoroughly enjoy meeting Territorians and 34 00:01:54,360 --> 00:01:56,880 Speaker 2: I'm sure we could organize a gathering or two to 35 00:01:57,240 --> 00:02:01,200 Speaker 2: learn about her life and and how she's come to 36 00:02:01,200 --> 00:02:04,440 Speaker 2: be where she is today. It's always wonderful hearing about 37 00:02:04,640 --> 00:02:08,040 Speaker 2: other people's stories of success and the challenges along the way, 38 00:02:08,120 --> 00:02:11,520 Speaker 2: because as we know, in every role and in everyone's life, 39 00:02:11,520 --> 00:02:14,399 Speaker 2: there are challenges and we learn from each other. 40 00:02:14,960 --> 00:02:17,520 Speaker 1: Absolutely, and that's really been part of you know the 41 00:02:17,600 --> 00:02:21,280 Speaker 1: International Women's Day celebrations as well. We've heard about some 42 00:02:21,480 --> 00:02:26,280 Speaker 1: remarkable Territory women and heard many more stories about some 43 00:02:26,360 --> 00:02:28,080 Speaker 1: of the you know, the efforts that they've sort of 44 00:02:28,080 --> 00:02:30,440 Speaker 1: had to overcome to get to the positions that they're in. 45 00:02:31,080 --> 00:02:34,480 Speaker 1: How did you celebrate International Women's Day and have you 46 00:02:34,960 --> 00:02:37,960 Speaker 1: had the opportunity to meet lots of wonderful Territory women. 47 00:02:38,320 --> 00:02:40,920 Speaker 2: I think that goes without saying. We had yet numerous 48 00:02:40,960 --> 00:02:47,519 Speaker 2: events to go to. Thinking back, unveiled Doctor Valerie Ash's mantle. 49 00:02:48,080 --> 00:02:52,240 Speaker 2: Dr Value Ash was the first female Dame Grace with 50 00:02:52,320 --> 00:02:54,800 Speaker 2: the Order of Saint John, and the Ash family have 51 00:02:54,880 --> 00:02:57,960 Speaker 2: donated her manage to Saint John's Ambulance. So I was 52 00:02:58,080 --> 00:03:00,520 Speaker 2: unveiled that last week and it was really nice to 53 00:03:00,520 --> 00:03:03,280 Speaker 2: see so many women present and to meet the new 54 00:03:03,280 --> 00:03:08,400 Speaker 2: commissioner there as well, who's a woman. And the Islamic 55 00:03:08,480 --> 00:03:11,919 Speaker 2: Society invited me out on Saturday afternoon to East Point 56 00:03:12,000 --> 00:03:14,480 Speaker 2: to have a barbecue. I think the invitation read something 57 00:03:14,560 --> 00:03:17,760 Speaker 2: like that the women would be locked out of the 58 00:03:17,840 --> 00:03:21,000 Speaker 2: kitchen and the men would be hosting the barbecue. Nonetheless, 59 00:03:21,000 --> 00:03:24,720 Speaker 2: it was pouring with rain. We were all saturated. My 60 00:03:24,800 --> 00:03:27,119 Speaker 2: office rang to see if the event was still going 61 00:03:27,120 --> 00:03:30,280 Speaker 2: to happen, and oh yes it was. My blue suede 62 00:03:30,320 --> 00:03:32,920 Speaker 2: shoes that I wore weren't a good choice. I don't 63 00:03:32,919 --> 00:03:35,360 Speaker 2: think I'll be wearing those again. So I gave a 64 00:03:35,400 --> 00:03:40,760 Speaker 2: barefooted presentation under like under the shelter. There we were 65 00:03:40,760 --> 00:03:44,600 Speaker 2: all there trying to avoid the rain that was coming 66 00:03:44,600 --> 00:03:48,240 Speaker 2: in as it does sometimes horizontally. Nonetheless, it was a 67 00:03:48,280 --> 00:03:51,960 Speaker 2: wonderful gathering. International Women's Day Walk as well, was very 68 00:03:51,960 --> 00:03:55,040 Speaker 2: well attended. I enjoyed leading the way with that. It 69 00:03:55,080 --> 00:03:58,160 Speaker 2: was great to see men and women all there and 70 00:03:58,520 --> 00:04:02,120 Speaker 2: a part of that walk, many presentations, and then in 71 00:04:02,200 --> 00:04:06,760 Speaker 2: Palmerston I went to a fusion and fashion event that 72 00:04:06,960 --> 00:04:10,400 Speaker 2: was hosted by the Steps program which is about education 73 00:04:10,520 --> 00:04:13,480 Speaker 2: for Margaret women and the City of Palmerston Council. So 74 00:04:13,560 --> 00:04:16,840 Speaker 2: the Mayor Pasco Bell was at that event again in 75 00:04:16,920 --> 00:04:20,520 Speaker 2: a very well attended, well organized event. And throughout the 76 00:04:20,520 --> 00:04:24,480 Speaker 2: week it was hearing stories from women about their trials, 77 00:04:24,480 --> 00:04:28,640 Speaker 2: their challenges, their successes and how they're managing families and working. 78 00:04:28,680 --> 00:04:30,640 Speaker 2: You and I had a discussion just before coming on 79 00:04:30,680 --> 00:04:34,080 Speaker 2: here about school holidays coming up and managing children and 80 00:04:34,720 --> 00:04:37,280 Speaker 2: still going to work and all the challenges that that 81 00:04:37,360 --> 00:04:39,560 Speaker 2: presents to families as a whole. 82 00:04:39,680 --> 00:04:42,600 Speaker 1: Oh. Absolutely, And I think it's really important with International 83 00:04:42,600 --> 00:04:45,040 Speaker 1: Women's Day and those events that are associated to hear 84 00:04:45,040 --> 00:04:47,680 Speaker 1: from other women about some of those trials and tribulations. 85 00:04:47,680 --> 00:04:50,240 Speaker 1: And it does normalize it as well for many of 86 00:04:50,320 --> 00:04:52,440 Speaker 1: us if our children are much younger, and some of 87 00:04:52,440 --> 00:04:55,920 Speaker 1: those challenges that we're going through that you can manage 88 00:04:55,920 --> 00:04:57,040 Speaker 1: and you'll get there, you know. 89 00:04:57,200 --> 00:04:59,600 Speaker 2: Yes, yes, I was out having a walk class night, 90 00:04:59,640 --> 00:05:02,120 Speaker 2: walking the Mitchell Street Childer Center and a mum was 91 00:05:02,160 --> 00:05:04,600 Speaker 2: going in and I said, hello, how are you. Your 92 00:05:04,680 --> 00:05:07,160 Speaker 2: working day has just complete, but you're about to pick 93 00:05:07,240 --> 00:05:10,320 Speaker 2: up your children and the work begins again. And she said, 94 00:05:10,640 --> 00:05:13,320 Speaker 2: so true, it's a long day, but it's all worth it. 95 00:05:13,760 --> 00:05:16,240 Speaker 2: And I thought, you know, how wonderful it it is. 96 00:05:16,279 --> 00:05:18,200 Speaker 2: I remember going to pick up Coco and being so 97 00:05:18,279 --> 00:05:21,240 Speaker 2: excited to see her after a day at the office, 98 00:05:21,600 --> 00:05:25,200 Speaker 2: And yes, the working day began in a different way exactly, 99 00:05:25,240 --> 00:05:27,600 Speaker 2: but it's wonderful to be with your children at the 100 00:05:27,720 --> 00:05:29,719 Speaker 2: end of the day. That brings energy. 101 00:05:29,920 --> 00:05:30,680 Speaker 1: Absolutely. 102 00:05:31,200 --> 00:05:31,360 Speaker 2: Now. 103 00:05:32,160 --> 00:05:35,640 Speaker 1: I do know that you've sort of really pushed since 104 00:05:35,680 --> 00:05:39,800 Speaker 1: becoming the administrator to try and have as many Territorians 105 00:05:39,880 --> 00:05:43,760 Speaker 1: visit Government House and coming to Government House to really 106 00:05:43,800 --> 00:05:45,520 Speaker 1: get to know the place if they've lived here for 107 00:05:45,560 --> 00:05:48,320 Speaker 1: a long time and not actually been inside. I imagine 108 00:05:48,320 --> 00:05:50,560 Speaker 1: that that's become a little bit more difficult over the 109 00:05:50,600 --> 00:05:53,320 Speaker 1: COVID period and that you maybe haven't been able to 110 00:05:53,320 --> 00:05:56,360 Speaker 1: have as many visitors there over recent times as what 111 00:05:57,120 --> 00:06:00,600 Speaker 1: you had in previous years. But we are, of course 112 00:06:00,640 --> 00:06:05,400 Speaker 1: celebrating the one hundred and fiftieth anniversary of Government House. May, 113 00:06:05,520 --> 00:06:09,520 Speaker 1: I believe is the date that it falls on. It's 114 00:06:09,560 --> 00:06:12,400 Speaker 1: a great opportunity really for people to find out a 115 00:06:12,440 --> 00:06:13,840 Speaker 1: bit more of that history, isn't it. 116 00:06:14,120 --> 00:06:16,200 Speaker 2: Oh it is, Katie. We'll have an event here at 117 00:06:16,200 --> 00:06:18,840 Speaker 2: the end of May. I encourage people to look at 118 00:06:18,839 --> 00:06:21,640 Speaker 2: our social media, our Facebook page and Instagram and be 119 00:06:21,680 --> 00:06:24,960 Speaker 2: in contact with the office, or look at our website 120 00:06:25,000 --> 00:06:27,080 Speaker 2: page to see the events that are coming up, because 121 00:06:27,120 --> 00:06:30,440 Speaker 2: we certainly want to celebrate that milestone, but also to 122 00:06:30,520 --> 00:06:32,760 Speaker 2: keep in touch with other events. We had music on 123 00:06:32,800 --> 00:06:36,599 Speaker 2: the terras last year in September and it was really successful. 124 00:06:36,680 --> 00:06:40,159 Speaker 2: So rather than inviting members of the public, we put 125 00:06:40,160 --> 00:06:43,039 Speaker 2: tickets out there limited numbers, as you've mentioned, because of 126 00:06:43,080 --> 00:06:45,760 Speaker 2: the pandemic, but we'll do that again this year and 127 00:06:45,760 --> 00:06:48,200 Speaker 2: it's first in best dressed. But it was just a 128 00:06:48,240 --> 00:06:52,680 Speaker 2: lovely evening of listening to Territorians who are very skilled 129 00:06:52,760 --> 00:06:59,479 Speaker 2: musicians and having small businesses on the terrors providing food 130 00:06:59,800 --> 00:07:03,680 Speaker 2: and drink and refreshments for the public. And we all 131 00:07:03,720 --> 00:07:06,279 Speaker 2: came together and had a fantastic evening. So we'll do 132 00:07:06,360 --> 00:07:09,400 Speaker 2: more of that in the coming year. And you mentioned 133 00:07:09,480 --> 00:07:11,960 Speaker 2: less events, In many ways, there were more events just 134 00:07:12,040 --> 00:07:14,840 Speaker 2: with less peoples or other than having the large groups. 135 00:07:14,920 --> 00:07:16,560 Speaker 2: We had to look at, you know, how we would 136 00:07:16,600 --> 00:07:20,600 Speaker 2: deliver our events without people missing out, but in smaller 137 00:07:20,640 --> 00:07:22,720 Speaker 2: groups and of course with the social distancing. 138 00:07:23,200 --> 00:07:25,680 Speaker 1: And have you found since since your time in the 139 00:07:25,800 --> 00:07:28,800 Speaker 1: role that you have had more Territorians coming through and 140 00:07:28,840 --> 00:07:31,360 Speaker 1: getting the opportunity to see government house. 141 00:07:31,720 --> 00:07:34,840 Speaker 2: Yes, we have, and you know we'll continue to do that. 142 00:07:34,920 --> 00:07:38,400 Speaker 2: It's that reaching out and reminding people whether they come 143 00:07:38,440 --> 00:07:40,880 Speaker 2: in for a courtesy call, which is often a cup 144 00:07:40,920 --> 00:07:43,080 Speaker 2: of tea or a cup of coffee or a cold 145 00:07:43,120 --> 00:07:46,040 Speaker 2: drink and a chat. That often people think that has 146 00:07:46,080 --> 00:07:48,560 Speaker 2: to be a formal event, but it's okay to reach 147 00:07:48,600 --> 00:07:50,320 Speaker 2: out and say they would like to come in and 148 00:07:50,360 --> 00:07:53,080 Speaker 2: have her talk to me about what's happening in their life, 149 00:07:53,080 --> 00:07:56,640 Speaker 2: what's happening in their world, their work, and what opportunities 150 00:07:56,760 --> 00:08:01,080 Speaker 2: they see for an event at Government House. Much encourage 151 00:08:01,080 --> 00:08:03,440 Speaker 2: people to be in contact and have a look at 152 00:08:03,440 --> 00:08:06,240 Speaker 2: our website and see that there are opportunities for all 153 00:08:06,360 --> 00:08:10,840 Speaker 2: Territorians to make use of or be present in their 154 00:08:10,920 --> 00:08:12,040 Speaker 2: government house. Yeah. 155 00:08:12,040 --> 00:08:14,520 Speaker 1: I think it's so important because, like you said, it 156 00:08:14,600 --> 00:08:16,960 Speaker 1: is their government house, and for some people who've lived 157 00:08:16,960 --> 00:08:18,920 Speaker 1: here their whole lives, I've actually never been in. 158 00:08:19,240 --> 00:08:23,360 Speaker 2: I'm meeting people like that every day and really trying 159 00:08:23,400 --> 00:08:26,800 Speaker 2: to get the message out that they're very welcome and 160 00:08:27,000 --> 00:08:30,040 Speaker 2: how to go about it. But you can be seniors 161 00:08:30,920 --> 00:08:33,640 Speaker 2: who say to me, do you get to live in 162 00:08:33,640 --> 00:08:37,480 Speaker 2: that house? While the administrator and I say yes, I do. 163 00:08:37,800 --> 00:08:40,040 Speaker 2: I still wake up and pinch myself every morning. I 164 00:08:40,040 --> 00:08:42,959 Speaker 2: can assure you that my family and I are living 165 00:08:43,000 --> 00:08:47,160 Speaker 2: there and working there. But yes, to extend that invitation. 166 00:08:48,640 --> 00:08:50,720 Speaker 2: I mentioned before that there does seem to be a 167 00:08:50,720 --> 00:08:54,680 Speaker 2: misconception about an event that sometimes it is about coming 168 00:08:54,760 --> 00:08:58,720 Speaker 2: in a small group. And a family visited me on Friday. 169 00:08:59,400 --> 00:09:03,000 Speaker 2: There are a family who the two children Abby and 170 00:09:03,080 --> 00:09:07,559 Speaker 2: Sammy are running adult skipping classes at the Down Entertainment Center. 171 00:09:07,840 --> 00:09:09,959 Speaker 2: So if I'm sitting a little bit awkward, it's because 172 00:09:10,040 --> 00:09:13,360 Speaker 2: my back didn't quite survive those skipping lessons on Sunday. 173 00:09:13,800 --> 00:09:16,439 Speaker 2: Both they're doing great things as a family for others 174 00:09:16,480 --> 00:09:19,280 Speaker 2: here in the Northern Territory, and the children are achieving 175 00:09:19,280 --> 00:09:22,040 Speaker 2: great things nationally with their skipping. So there was just 176 00:09:22,200 --> 00:09:25,400 Speaker 2: there are just so many territories doing great things really, 177 00:09:25,480 --> 00:09:29,760 Speaker 2: and I want to join in the celebration of individuals, families, 178 00:09:31,200 --> 00:09:33,719 Speaker 2: organizations and groups. 179 00:09:33,880 --> 00:09:37,360 Speaker 1: Now just lastly with this community celebration at Government House, 180 00:09:37,400 --> 00:09:41,280 Speaker 1: it is planned for the one hundred and fiftieth anniversary. 181 00:09:41,320 --> 00:09:43,880 Speaker 1: I understand that there are a limited number of pre 182 00:09:44,040 --> 00:09:45,080 Speaker 1: registered tickets. 183 00:09:45,240 --> 00:09:46,079 Speaker 2: Yes, that's right. 184 00:09:46,280 --> 00:09:48,120 Speaker 1: Is there somewhere that people can go for a little 185 00:09:48,120 --> 00:09:50,920 Speaker 1: bit more information if they are keen to try and find. 186 00:09:50,720 --> 00:09:53,360 Speaker 2: Out more, Yes, yes, if they go onto our website, 187 00:09:53,400 --> 00:09:57,200 Speaker 2: I think is the best way, which is Govhouse dot 188 00:09:57,280 --> 00:10:01,480 Speaker 2: NT dot gov dot AU and and that will be 189 00:10:01,559 --> 00:10:02,360 Speaker 2: kept up to date. 190 00:10:02,679 --> 00:10:04,960 Speaker 1: Oh fantastic. Well, it's been wonderful to have you in 191 00:10:05,000 --> 00:10:09,520 Speaker 1: the studio this morning, Your honor the Honorable Vicky O'Halleran AO, 192 00:10:09,880 --> 00:10:13,079 Speaker 1: the Administrator of the Northern Territory. We always appreciate your time. 193 00:10:13,280 --> 00:10:14,920 Speaker 2: It's a pleasure to be here and Katie, let me 194 00:10:14,960 --> 00:10:17,959 Speaker 2: say that I want to congratulate you and also receiving 195 00:10:18,000 --> 00:10:20,839 Speaker 2: an Order of Australia. You're a great role model for 196 00:10:20,920 --> 00:10:23,520 Speaker 2: many other young women here in the Northern Territory and 197 00:10:23,600 --> 00:10:26,000 Speaker 2: I very much look forward to investing you in May. 198 00:10:26,040 --> 00:10:27,319 Speaker 2: It will be quite a celebration. 199 00:10:27,640 --> 00:10:30,200 Speaker 1: Thank you very much. I appreciate your kind words.