Speeches

2003

Steady as she grows - The long-term outlook for financial services, Opening Address to the USB Warburg Annual Financial Services Conference, Radisson Plaza Hotel, Sydney

INTRODUCTION Thank you for the opportunity to address you today. As you may know, I've been invited to talk to you about the future of financial services in Australia.

Speech to the Industry, Tourism and Resources Dinner, Federal Convention, Adelaide

Introduction I'm assured that South Australia is a heartening place for a Resources Minister to be.

A Tax System Redesigned: Taking Stock - Address to the National Press Club, Canberra

Thank you for the opportunity to address you today.

Onward Together - Speech to NSW Branch of ASFA

Onward Together.

A Waterfall of Superannuation Reform

Firstly, let me thank you for the opportunity to open this conference on the very important issue of superannuation reform.

Far from Heaven - How Far We've Come: Women, Wealth and Success

I am very pleased to have the honour of closing Investor Info's two day Women, Wealth and Success conference, and thanks to Bernadette Brennan for inviting me to come and speak to you today.

Leadership And Trust - Superannuation and the role and responsibilities of financial planners

Firstly let me say thank you for inviting me to talk to you today on superannuation and the role and responsibility of financial planners.

2002

Turning the Tide - Insurance in Australia - 2002 in Profile

Ladies and Gentlemen. Firstly, let me say thank you for the invitation to address you today.

Role of Taxation Changes in Supporting Australia's Economic Performance and Good Corporate Governance

Ladies and Gentlemen, It is a great pleasure for me to deliver the opening address for this very timely Summit on Corporate Governance. Corporate governance

Walking and Chewing Gum at the Same Time - Launch of the Australian Women in Leadership Census, Sydney

Thank you for inviting me to come and speak with you to launch the Australian Women in Leadership Census.

Sustainable Outcomes - The Role of Structured Settlements and Insurance Reform in Australia

Ladies and Gentlemen. Firstly let me say thank you to the Structured Settlements Group for the opportunity to address you today.

Risk and Reward - Professional Indemnity Insurance for Accountants

Ladies and Gentlemen. Firstly, let me extend my thanks to CPA Australia for the invitation to be here today.

Liability Reform: It's Not a Waiting Game

Ladies and Gentlemen. It is a great pleasure to be invited to address the Australian Insurance Law Association conference today.

Superannuation and Retirement Incomes - Issues For Women and Government

Introduction Thank you for the opportunity to address Women in Superannuation today.

Stand and Deliver; The Role of Governments and Industry in Meeting the Insurance Challenge

Ladies and Gentlemen. It is a great pleasure to be here with ICA today in Melbourne.

Unlocking the Door on Superannuation, Address to Australian Banking and Finance Magazine

Introduction Thank you to for your interest in the dynamic issue and trends that are shaping the superannuation system of the future.

In Sickness and in Health; Marrying Community Expectations With Affordable Health Care

Ladies and Gentlemen. 1. Firstly, let me say thank you to the Association for the invitation to be here with you today.

Great Expectations: The Liability of Accountants and Implications for Professional Indemnity Insurance

Ladies and Gentlemen. 1. Firstly, let me say thank you to the Institute for the invitation to be here with you today.