Timothy James Longstaff
Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. I’m Tim Longstaff, Aurizons’ Chairman. On behalf of the Board, welcome to our 2026 Annual General Meeting. And can I thank the shareholders from Brisbane here in the room who braved the storm and [ pests ] to be here. It’s very kind of you to join us. I would like now to introduce James Glover, an Aurizon employee from Rockhampton, who will provide the acknowledgment of country. James?
James Glover
Good afternoon, everyone. Before we begin, I’d like to acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we meet today, the Turrbal and Jagera peoples. I pay my respects to elders, past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples here today. I acknowledge the continuing connection of First Nations people and what they have to country, culture, community and heritage.
The land and waterways that surround us hold deep cultural, spiritual and environmental significance. They have sustained Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for thousands of generations. As an organization, Aurizon operates across many different regions with our railways, infrastructure and operations traveling through and alongside important lands and waterways. It is important that we recognize the responsibility that we have to respect, protect and take care of the country as we take — carry out our work.
I would also like to acknowledge my own connection to country. I’m proud to [indiscernible] man. And I’m proud of my heritage, culture and connection that I have to my people and country. So as we move people and resources across this country, let us
