Speeches

Introduction Mr Speaker, I move that this Bill now be read a second time. Tonight, I announce that the Budget is back in the black and Australia is back on track.

"Aussie Rules: what Australia can teach the world", screamed the headline of The Economist last November.

Acknowledgements Thank you to the Australian Finance Industry Association for hosting today's conference.

Congratulations to the organisers of this outstanding Sohn Hearts and Minds event in Melbourne, it’s a real pleasure to be here with you for the opening.

Thank you, Chair.

Thank you, Chair.

Firstly, I would like to thank the Government of Indonesia for hosting these meetings.

Welcome colleagues to the Council on Federal Financial Relations. Welcome to Melbourne, on behalf of Tim and I, and welcome to Treasury Place.