Speeches

[Acknowledgements omitted] Good afternoon, and thank you for the invitation to address the 2012 ASIC Summer School.

Today I introduce a Bill to amend the Corporations Act 2001.

Introduction Good morning, and thank you Tara for that kind introduction.

Introduction Thank you for that kind welcome and thank you for the invitation to speak to you today.

Acknowledgements I would like to acknowledge:

Thank you Sabiha (Vorajee, Compensation and Benefits Manager, Lend Lease) for that warm introduction.

Introduction Thank you. I am pleased to have the opportunity to speak today. I would like to acknowledge:

I'm very pleased to be here because I think it is very important to acknowledge the ongoing and outstanding contributions of cooperatives across the Australian community and economic life.

Introduction The Competition and Consumer Legislation Amendment Bill 2011 will give effect to two important reforms to strengthen and clarify our competition and consumer laws.

Introduction Good morning and thank you Kylie for that warm introduction and thank you to the Australian Bankers' Association for the invitation to speak to you today about

Thank you Mike (Taylor, Managing Editor of Money Management Magazine) for that warm welcome. It's a great pleasure to be here at the 2011 Money Management Retirement Incomes Seminar.

Introduction It is a pleasure to be here today to speak at Consumers 2011.

Thank you for that warm welcome.

Thank you Colin [Neave], for that introduction and thank you for extending the invitation to speak at today's forum.

Thank you Luke (Woodward, partner at Gilbert + Tobin) for that introduction and thank you for inviting me to speak at this forum.

Thank for that warm welcome and introduction.

Thank you Kathy (Farrell, President of the Takeovers Panel) for that warm welcome and introduction. It is an honour to be here this evening to launch this book.

Thank you Sandy (Easterbrook, of CGI Glass Lewis) for that introduction.

I would first like to acknowledge

Thank you Professor Arie Freiberg for the introduction.