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2025

Address to the Canberra Business Chamber and Institute of Public Accountants online budget breakfast

It’s terrific to be with you and I’m sorry we’re not meeting in person in the Great Hall today.

Address to the National Schools Constitutional Convention, Parliament House theatrette, Canberra

Good afternoon everyone, Or as Alfred Deakin might have said if he were around today: ‘Welcome to the most fiscally fraught federation on earth’

Address to Co‑op Federation Assembly 2025: UN International Year of Co‑operatives, Art Gallery of NSW, Sydney

Australians don’t sit back and wait for problems to solve themselves – we step up, we work together, and we get things done. Co‑operation is part of who we are.

Address to the Corones’ Law Competition Reform event, Sydney

I acknowledge the Gadigal of the Eora Nation. 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 the Catholic Social Services Australia Conference, Sydney

Thank you for the opportunity to address you today. I acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora nation and pay my respects to all First Nations people present.

Address to Economics on the Swan, Economic Society of Australia WA Branch, University of Western Australia, Perth

Good morning, everyone. I acknowledge the Whadjuk Nyoongar people, the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we meet.

Address at the Royal Australian Mint 60th anniversary, Canberra

I acknowledge the Ngunnawal people on whose lands we meet today, and all First Nations people present. Thank you, and welcome to the voice of Trixie Heeler, Myf Warhurst.

Address to OECD International Workshop on Rigorous Impact Evaluation Approaches including Randomised Controlled Trials

As is customary in Australia, I acknowledge the Ngunnawal people, on whose lands I am recording these remarks, and all First Nations people joining this international workshop.