Since time immemorial First Nations people have managed, cultivated and cared for the landscape and waterways where Australia was established and continues to grow. First Nations people hold profound knowledge, understanding, obligation and custodianship of these natural assets, and this is often expressed as Connection to Country. As the oldest living and continually practiced culture on earth, we acknowledge the ongoing connection between Indigenous people and the Country of Australia, including our shared natural green spaces. We acknowledge the traditional custodians, and pay our respects to their Elders - past, present and emerging.