"From the rich culture and history of our first Australians, to the many generations who've come here to make Australia home, to those people proudly taking the citizenship pledge and becoming our newest Australians today, our nation is stronger because of our diversity and the way we live and work harmoniously together." - Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove.
"The overwhelming majority of Australians are celebrating Australia Day like we all are here today. They are just in love with our nation, with our story, with our people, with our success - the most successful multicultural society in the world." - Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull.
"I think on Australia Day we should also acknowledge that we owe our first Australians more than just a few brief words of respect. I think we owe our first Australians some imagination, some empathy and some encouragement for their successes." - Labor leader Bill Shorten.
"At its heart, of course, the story of Australia is a migrant story, built upon an indigenous heritage. It is a story of diverse people from across the globe coming to this place, building a life, and calling Australia our home." - Citizenship Minister Alan Tudge.
"We need to reflect on the history of January 26, because we cannot start to heal as a nation until we start acknowledging the past. Celebrating on a day that causes so much hurt and suffering to Aboriginal people does not unite us and doesn't bring us together." - Greens leader Richard Di Natale.
"I think we need to sit down, have a cup of tea and have a civil discussion about it and go from there." - Indigenous leader Warren Mundine on changing the date.
"This march is proof that Australia is ready for a treaty" - Sydney march participant and Uluru Statement co-chair Josie Crawshaw.
