Speeches

Thank you for the generous introduction. It’s wonderful to be with you today on the traditional land of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation.

Welcome to the world’s most statistically literate Oscar (OSCA) ceremony.

I acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we meet. I pay my respects to Elders past and present and extend that respect to First Nations people taking part in today’s event.

I acknowledge the Ngunnawal people, on whose lands we are meeting today, pay tribute to all First Nations people presents and recognise the important work that the University of Canberra does towar

I acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, on whose traditional lands we meet, and pay respect to all First Nations people here today.

I acknowledge the Cammeraygal people of the Eora Nation, on whose traditional lands we meet, and pay respect to all First Nations people here today.

I acknowledge the Ngunnawal people, on whose traditional lands we meet, and pay respect to all First Nations people here today.

I acknowledge the Ngunnawal people, on whose traditional lands we meet, and pay respect to all First Nations people here today.

In mid‑1998, a year after the election of the Blair government, I decided that I’d hop on a plane and see it up close.

Thank you to each of you – randomistas and non‑randomistas alike – for taking the time to join us today.

I acknowledge the Ngunnawal elders, on whose traditional lands we meet today, and pay respect to all First Nations people present.

I acknowledge the Ngunnawal people, and extend my thanks to Cheyne Halloran and Joel Bulger for their Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony.

I acknowledge the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation, the traditional owners of these lands, and pay respects to all First Nations people present.

Thanks very much, Andrew.

Thank you to Commissioner Sue Woodward AM and to the staff of the Australian Charities and Not‑for‑profits Commission for the invitation to speak to you today.

I acknowledge the Kaurna people of the Adelaide Plains, and all First Nations people present today.

Bumps and breakthroughs: the journey of Australia's merger reforms I acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi‑wurrung and Bunurong/Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin, and pay respect to all First Na

Thank you to the Asian Development Bank Institute, the Asian Development Bank and Australian National University for hosting this conference on inclusive economic growth.

Members and guests of the Asian Development Bank, thank you for the welcome. It’s an honour to be here representing the Australian Government.

Good morning, it’s terrific to be here at the Asian Development Bank’s headquarters.