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2013

'Supporting better tax policy for a stronger, smarter, fairer society' - Launch of the Tax and Transfer Policy Institute

Acknowledgements I'm delighted to be here today to help launch the Tax and Transfer Policy Institute.

'Tackling tax avoidance and profit shifting in the 21st century' - Opening Address to the Melbourne Law School

Acknowledgements Thanks very much, ladies and gentlemen, for your kind welcome, and good morning.

Address to the Minerals Council of Australia's Biennial Tax Conference

It's a real pleasure to talk to you today about the Government's tax reform agenda for the election year and beyond.

Keynote address to the International Bar Association (IBA) 9th Competition Mid-year Conference

Introduction Thank you for the warm welcome.

'Stateless Income' - A Threat to National Sovereignty - Address to the Tax Institute of Australia's 28th National Convention

[Acknowledgements omitted] It is a pleasure to present the keynote address to this the 28th National Convention of the Taxation Institute of Australia.

Opening Remarks – CPA Not-for-profit Conference 2013

Introduction Thank you for the opportunity to speak to you today at the opening of the CPA's two day Not-for-profit Conference in Sydney.

2012

'Towards a fair, competitive and sustainable corporate tax base' - Address to ICAA National Tax Conference

Thank you for that kind introduction and for the opportunity to talk with you today.

Address to CCH Corporate Tax Managers Network

Introductory remarks Thank you for that kind introduction and for inviting me to join you today.

'The NFP Sector Reforms: Moving Towards Smarter Regulation' - Address to Thomson Reuters Not-for-profit Law & Regulation Conference

Introductory I would like to thank you for the opportunity to address the Thomson Reuters Not-for-profit Law & Regulation Conference in Sydney today.

CCH Corporate Tax Managers Network Lunch

Introductory Remarks Thank you for that introduction and for inviting me to join you today.

'Benefits and Outcomes of the Seamless National Economy Agenda' - Regulatory Reform Conference 2012

Introduction Thank you for that warm welcome and it's a pleasure to be here at this year's Regulatory Reform Conference.

Consultation in the Tax Design Process

Introduction Thank you for that kind welcome, and for the invitation to speak to you today.  It's a pleasure to be here, and to see so many familiar faces.

Speech to the Bulky Goods Retailers Association Forum, Brisbane

Introduction Thank you for inviting me to speak today. It's a great pleasure to be here at the Bulky Goods Retailers Association Forum.

'The Government's Taxation Reform Agenda for Trusts' - Speech to CPA Luncheon

Introduction Thank you very much for your kind welcome.

Speech to Defining, Taxing and Regulating Not-for-profits in the 21st Century Conference

Opening Remarks Thank you for the invitation to speak to you today and open what will certainly be one of the most significant conferences on not-for-profit (NFP) reform in Australia in 2

Speech to 2012 Citi Pension Executive Summit

Opening remarks Thank you for having me here today—it's great to be here with you at the 2012Citi Pension Executive Summit.

'Tax Reform for an Economy in Transition' - Address to the Tax Institute NSW 5th Annual Tax Forum

Introduction Thank you very much for your kind welcome.

'Progressing Not-for-profit Sector Reform' - Address to CPA Australia Not-for-Profit Conference

Acknowledgements Sharon Portelli, CPA NSW President Introduction Thank you Kegan (Kashian) for that kind introduction and thank you to CPA Australia for organi

'The Big Shift' - Keynote Speech to CEDA Breakfast Event

[ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS OMITTED] Introduction Thank you for that kind welcome Nigel and thank you for the invitation to speak at today's CEDA breakfast event.