WELCOME
MESSAGE FROM THE PRIME MINISTER
I t’s my pleasure to welcome you to this year’s Melbourne Cup Carnival – and another year of fashion, fun, and thrilling racing, here in Australia’s sporting capital. Whether it’s here on the track at Flemington, on the sacred turf of the Melbourne Cricket Ground, or centre court of Rod Laver Arena, nowhere in the world does sport quite like this city. The Melbourne Cup has truly earned its title of ‘the race that stops a nation.’ And, just like the iconic cup itself – this year, featuring Northern Territory gold, Western Australian jarrah, and Sydney craftsmanship – this carnival captures the imagination of Australians everywhere. Of course, the Melbourne Cup Carnival proudly brings Australia to the world, too. From Kyoto to New York and Deauville in France, this year’s Melbourne Cup Tour has shared the energy and excitement of spring racing well beyond our shores – all while raising money for our local communities. I know you’ll feel that same energy and excitement here at Flemington. Here’s to another fantastic Melbourne Cup Carnival.
The Hon Anthony Albanese MP Prime Minister of Australia
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