Speeches

2012

'Building resilience in turbulent times' - Lunchtime address to the 17th Annual ASIC Summer School

[Acknowledgements omitted] Good afternoon, and thank you for the invitation to address the 2012 ASIC Summer School.

'Corporations Amendment (Phoenixing and Other Measures) Bill 2012' - Second Reading Speech

Today I introduce a Bill to amend the Corporations Act 2001. The Corporations Amendment (Phoenixing and Other Measures) Bill 2012 contains two key sets of measures. 

2011

'One World - The Global View of Governance', Keynote Address to the Chartered Secretaries Australia 2011 Annual Conference, Sydney

Introduction Good morning, and thank you Tara for that kind introduction.

'Lining Up Community Expectations and Corporate Practice in the Social and Governance Arena', Address to Macquarie Securities Annual ESG Conference, Sydney

Introduction Thank you for that kind welcome and thank you for the invitation to speak to you today.

'Redefining Executive Remuneration and Performance', Keynote Address to IQPC, Remuneration and Reward Conference, Melbourne

Thank you Sabiha (Vorajee, Compensation and Benefits Manager, Lend Lease) for that warm introduction.

'Developments in Competition Policy', Opening Address to Law Council of Australia, Competition and Consumer Workshop

Introduction Thank you. I am pleased to have the opportunity to speak today. I would like to acknowledge:

Remarks to the IYC 2012 Cooperatives CEO Summit - Old Parliament House, Canberra

I'm very pleased to be here because I think it is very important to acknowledge the ongoing and outstanding contributions of cooperatives across the Australian community and economic life.

Competition and Consumer Legislation Amendment Bill 2011 - Second Reading Speech, Parliament House, Canberra

Introduction The Competition and Consumer Legislation Amendment Bill 2011 will give effect to two important reforms to strengthen and clarify our competition and consumer laws.

'Regulatory Challenges: A Stable and Competitive Banking Sector', Keynote Address to Australian Bankers' Association Banking Regulations Forum

Introduction Good morning and thank you Kylie for that warm introduction and thank you to the Australian Bankers' Association for the invitation to speak to you today about

Money Management, Address at the Retirement Incomes Seminar

Thank you Mike (Taylor, Managing Editor of Money Management Magazine) for that warm welcome. It's a great pleasure to be here at the 2011 Money Management Retirement Incomes Seminar.

Australian Consumer Law, Address to the Consumers 2011 Conference

Introduction It is a pleasure to be here today to speak at Consumers 2011.

Watching Out for Consumers, Address at the External Dispute Resolution Forum

Thank you Colin [Neave], for that introduction and thank you for extending the invitation to speak at today's forum.

Anti-Competitive Price Signalling and Information Disclosure, Address to Gilbert + Tobin Lawyers

Thank you Luke (Woodward, partner at Gilbert + Tobin) for that introduction and thank you for inviting me to speak at this forum.

The Critical Role of Competition Policy, Address to Regulatory Reform Conference

Thank for that warm welcome and introduction.

Official Book Launch, The Takeovers Panel and Takeovers Regulation in Australia

Thank you Kathy (Farrell, President of the Takeovers Panel) for that warm welcome and introduction. It is an honour to be here this evening to launch this book.

Keynote Address to the Guerdon Associates Remuneration Forum 5

Thank you Sandy (Easterbrook, of CGI Glass Lewis) for that introduction.

A Microeconomic Reform Success Story, Address to the Australian Consumer Law Conference

Thank you Professor Arie Freiberg for the introduction.