Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has celebrated the diversity of passions, backgrounds and achievements among the nominees for the Australian of the Year awards.
From community heroes to advocates and Indigenous leaders, finalists from across the country gathered in Canberra ahead of an awards ceremony on Wednesday night.
Albanese met the 32 finalists during morning tea at The Lodge.
“You are a vivid snapshot of the greatness of our modern nation,” the prime minister said.
“For all the variety of your endeavours, you are united by a common determination to use your talents to work for the good of others.
“Every one of you would be a worthy winner because you are already, great Australians.”…