With heartfelt respect, I acknowledge the Bidjigal, Birrabirragal, and Gadigal peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the unceded lands on which I live and work. I honour their unbroken connection to Country, culture, waters, and skies, and pay deep respect to Elders past, present, and emerging. This respect extends to all First Nations peoples — for their wisdom, resilience, and custodianship of the oldest living culture on Earth.