Speeches

2024

Address to Asian Development Bank Institute Research Conference, Manila, Philippines

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

Address to Asian Development Bank Competition Policy Dialogues, Manila, Philippines

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

Address to Asian Development Bank, Manila, Philippines

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

Address to the Jobs Australia Conference

Acknowledgement of country I acknowledge the Ngunnawal people, on whose land I am recording this message today – and the Yugambeh people whose country lies within the City of Gold Coast a

Address to the Charity Law Association of Australia and New Zealand, Canberra

Thank you to the Charity Law Association of Australia and New Zealand for convening these important conversations, and for inviting me to contribute.

Address to the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia Symposium, Canberra

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

Address to the Australian Evaluation Showcase, Canberra

I acknowledge the Ngunnawal people, the traditional owners of these lands, and pay respect to all First Nations people present.

Address to the Australian Bureau of Statistics and Reserve Bank of Australia Joint Conference on Human Capital, Sydney

I acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora nation, the traditional owners of these lands, and pay respect to all First Nations people present.

Opening remarks to the Griffith University Law Futures Centre, Brisbane

Acknowledgements I acknowledge the elders, customs and traditions of the Jagera and the Turrbul, from both sides of the Maiwar and all First Nations people present today.

Address to the Fundraising Institute of Australia

Thank you to the Fundraising Institute of Australia for inviting me to address your annual Essential Member Update, and for bringing together this group of people with such an important role in the

Address to the Queensland Volunteering Awards, Brisbane City Hall, Brisbane

I acknowledge the Jagera people and the Turrbal people as the Traditional Custodians of these lands and pay respects to all First Nations people present.

Address to the Institute of Public Accountants & Canberra Business Chamber 2024 Federal Budget Breakfast, Great Hall, Parliament House, Canberra

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

Address to the HR Leaders Forum 2024, Sydney

I acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora nation, and all First Nations people present today.

Address to the Australian Auto Aftermarket Innovation Awards Breakfast, Melbourne

In the 1950s, Sweden’s national electricity company noticed something curious. Although they managed a network of high‑voltage cables, the biggest risk of death didn’t come from electricity.

Address to the Danks ‘Leaders in Science’ Seminar, Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Melbourne

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

Address to the National Co-operative Producers Roundtable, Sydney

It is a pleasure to be here today, with co‑operative producers from across industry and around Australia.

Address to the McKell Institute, Sydney

I acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, and all First Nations people present today.

Address to the 10th Annual Australian Government Data Summit, Hotel Realm, Canberra

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

Launch of the 2024 Child Social Exclusion Report, Parliament House, Canberra

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

Address to World Down Syndrome Day breakfast, Parliament House, Canberra

I acknowledge the Ngunnawal people on whose lands we meet and pay respects to all First Nations people present today. Happy World Down Syndrome Day 2024!