Speeches

2024

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. Thank you to Philanthropy Australia CEO Maree Sidey for the invitation to address you 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.

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.