Speeches
2026
ACE and BETA showcase ‘Evidence in action: lessons from evaluation and behavioural insights’, National Convention Centre, Canberra
The confidence intervalI acknowledge the Ngunnawal people, on whose lands we meet, and recognise all First Nations people present.
Address to the Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council, Parliament House, Canberra
I acknowledge the Ngunnawal people, the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we meet, and pay my respects to Elders past and present.
Joan Kirner Social Justice Oration, State Library Victoria, Melbourne
IntroductionI acknowledge the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation, the traditional custodians of the land on which we meet, and pay my respects to all First Nations people present.
Address to the Franchise Council of Australia CEO Roundtable, National Convention Centre, Canberra
I acknowledge the Ngunnawal people, on whose lands we meet, and pay my respects to all First Nations people present.
Address to the Third JPMorgan AI Conference, Sydney and Melbourne
I acknowledge the Ngunnawal people, on whose lands I am speaking with you today, and pay respects to all First Nations people present.
Address to National Press Club of Australia, Canberra
What should AI love?
Address to CEDA, Edith Cowan University City Campus, Perth
I acknowledge the Whadjuk Noongar people as the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we meet, and pay my respects to Elders past and present.
Shann Memorial Lecture, University of Western Australia, Perth
1. How many hoops should a jobseeker have to jump through?I acknowledge the Whadjuk Noongar people, on whose lands we meet, and recognise all First Nations people present.
Address to Asian Evaluation Week 2026, Asian Development Bank, Manila, Philippines
Randomising our way to better policy
Address to TASA Social Stratification Symposium, University of Melbourne
I acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi‑wurrung people of the Kulin Nation, on whose lands we meet today, and pay respect to their elders.
Address to the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) Governing for Good Forum
I acknowledge the Ngunnawal people where I am recording this and the Wurundjeri people where you are meeting, and pay respects to all First Nations people present, as well as the many charities tha
Address to the Asialink Leaders Summit, Canberra
I acknowledge the Ngunnawal people, the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we meet, and pay my respects to Elders past and present.
Address at the Australian Council for International Development (ACFID) State of the Sector report 2026 launch
I acknowledge the Ngunnawal people, the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we meet, and pay my respects to Elders past and present.
Address to the National Consumer Congress, Sydney
I acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, and pay my respects to their Elders, and all Indigenous people joining today, including those working every day to make markets fairer for First
Address to the Australian Restructuring Insolvency and Turnaround Association National Conference, Gold Coast
I acknowledge the Yugambeh people, traditional custodians of the land on which we meet, and pay my respects to Elders past and present.
Address to ‘The Invisible Mind: The Economics of AI’ conference, Economic Society of Australia (NSW Branch), Sydney
Competition policy for invisible agents
Address to Ashurst competition and consumer law panel, Sydney
Keeping markets open: Competition policy for the many
Address to the Australian National Contact Point, Treasury, Canberra
I acknowledge the Ngunnawal people, on whose lands we meet today, and all First Nations people present.
Address to the National Press Club, Canberra
I acknowledge the Ngunnawal people, the traditional custodians of the land on which we meet, and acknowledge the vital work that First Nations leaders do to build community.