Approach Quote by Donald Horne

Sport is an important part of the Australian psyche. Anybody who thinks that sport is not part of the fabric of Australian life misunderstands…

— John Howard

There is a very special place in the Australian psyche for sport. It is one of the pillars of the Australian way of life.…

— John Howard

In terms of being Australian, I think a big part of it is the determination to prove yourself, just like Aussie actors.

— Keiynan Lonsdale

To me, being Australian is about looking after your mates, taking care of the less fortunate, supporting the underdog and enhancing the spirit that…

— Steve Waugh

Australians are particularly competitive.

— Alex Horne

I've never actually played an Australian or worked in Australia. I really want to change that. I really want to work here - that…

— Danielle Macdonald

Australia has got some of the best sports people in the world, but we've also got some of the best scientists and innovators too,…

— Fiona Wood

During my years of professional cricket in England, I realised that although the Australians were talented players, tactically they were a bit naive when…

— Glenn Turner

It's an interesting thing in this country. I haven't won a gold medal, yet Australians still take me into their houses and hearts, they…

— Raelene Boyle

Australians don't have a preconceived notion of what things have to be... we can go on a fantastic journey.

— Yahoo Serious

I feel I am promoting the sport well in Australia with what I'm doing on an international level.

— Daniel Ricciardo

It's not like I'm trying to now completely forget about where I was born. But embracing the Aussie culture and playing for Australia, it's…

— Ajla Tomljanovic