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2014

Speech to 2014 Telstra Business Women's Awards

Ladies and gentlemen, what a spectacular evening and hasn’t Andrew Daddo added so much to it? He is a natural.

Speech to Many Rivers Microfinance luncheon

I want to share with you a story of a woman with acumen and ability but not the tools to bring about the ambition that she had and a small loan enabled her to rebuild.

Address to the National Franchising Council National Franchising Convention, Sydney

It is great to be back with you and I want to thank you all for all you are doing for the economy - for your enterprise and your contribution to livelihoods and prosperity for our nation.

Address to the Competition Policy Review International Conference, Canberra

Thank you for your warm welcome.

Address to the Australian Food and Grocery Council Industry Leader's Forum, Canberra

It is great to be with you.

Turkish Chamber of Commerce Small Business Forum, Bankstown, Sydney

I am back and I’m more than honoured to be back not as the Shadow Minister for Small Business but the Cabinet Minister for Small Business in the Abbott Government.

Eastern Suburbs Business Enterprise Centre & Local Chambers of Commerce Luncheon, Bondi Junction, Sydney

Well it's a genuine thrill to be here today.

APEC SME Ministerial Meeting, Shanghai

Thank you Minister Miao.

Address to the AustCham Luncheon, Fairmont Peace Hotel, Shanghai

Thank you for inviting me along today. I would like to pay tribute to all of you; I don’t think your success and journey is celebrated enough.

Business SA 175th Anniversary Gala Dinner - Adelaide Entertainment Centre, Adelaide

I’ve been invited along tonight to give a short speech and look at me – it’s the only speech I can give.

Address to the Small Business Forum, Milperra, Sydney

hank you for coming along tonight. You are very blessed to have a passionate, authentic and very energetic local member in Craig Kelly.

Official launch of Start Up Australia, Sydney

I’m a bit shell shocked, I don’t normally get an introduction like that. Thanks, that was terrific.

Address to the Inaugural Small Business Lindsay Luncheon with Fiona Scott MP, Penrith Stadium, Penrith

Thanks everybody for having me back in Penrith. It’s great to be amongst your community again and I reflected on the last time Fiona and I were consulting and liaising.

Official opening of the Australian National University’s new Sciences Precinct, Linnaeus Way, Australian National University

Professors, staff, colleagues, students, research, teaching and learning professionals: how about giving yourselves a big cheer before I talk.

Address to the G20 Agenda for Growth: Opportunities for small and medium enterprises conference, Melbourne

Introduction Thank you all for coming to such an important conference during Australia’s G20 host year to discuss important issues for small and medium enterprises (or SMEs) across G20 na

Address to the Microsoft Joined-Up Innovation event, National Gallery, Canberra

It’s great to be here and I’d like to acknowledge my parliamentary colleagues Jason and Julie and to all of you, thank you for your interest.

Address to the Wide Bay Australia Bundaberg Business Expo

Thank you for having me here today, I wouldn’t have missed it for quids to be honest with you.

Address to the Institute of Public Accountants, Great Hall, Parliament House, Canberra

Our Budget is a crucial part of our Economic Action Strategy that aims to build a strong, prosperous economy for a safe and secure Australia.

Speech to Committee for Economic Development of Australia lunch, Melbourne

Introduction Thank you for your warm welcome.  It’s a pleasure to be here. I’d like to thank David and CEDA for the opportunity to address you today.

Tax Institute Private Business Tax Retreat, Gold Coast

Thank you for your warm welcome, and for the invitation to be with you today for this important event in the Tax Institute’s calendar.