And of course, along with the kissing of the WA regent’s ring, there must also be the standard kissing of WA in general.

Anthony Albanese:

I’m optimistic about Australia’s future, if we seize the opportunities ahead of us.

And nowhere offers greater cause for optimism or a stronger sense of opportunity than right here in Western Australia.

I launched Labor’s campaign for Government here in Perth almost three years ago.

And I’ve been back as Prime Minister more than 30 times, including to launch our campaign for re-election.

WA is central to Labor’s positive plan for Building Australia’s Future.

And WA is vital to Australia’s success in the world.