Speeches

2024

Address to 10th Annual Social Impact Measurement Network Australia Awards

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.

Address to University of Canberra panel on ‘Who will save the news?’, Canberra

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

Address to the Paul Ramsay Foundation

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.

Address to the Competition Policy for the Modern Economy Conference, Sydney

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.

Address to the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences

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

Address to Aspen Medical Foundation annual report launch, Canberra

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

Address to the UK Evaluation Task Force, 9 Downing Street, London

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.

Address to Oxford University, England

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

Address to the Australian Conference on Science and Mathematics Education, University of Canberra

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

Official re-opening of the Royal Australian Mint Gallery, Royal Australian Mint, Deakin

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

Address to ‘What Works in Policing for Community Safety and Our People’, Global Evidence‑Based Policing Conference 2024, 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 at opening of Salesforce ‘Ohana Floors, Sydney

Thanks very much, Andrew.

Address at the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Regulator’s Day

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.

Address to Philanthropy Australia Conference, Adelaide

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

Address to Committee for Economic Development of Australia, Melbourne

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

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.