Speeches

I move that this Bill be now read a second time.Speaker, this Bill is the next step in our government’s delivery of the most ambitious tax reform package for a quarter of a century.

Speaker,I move that this Bill be read a second time.Today the Albanese Labor government is introducing the Treasury Laws Amendment (Fuel Excise Relief No. 2) Bill 2026.

A big thank you for the chance to spend time with you on Darkinjung country, in a really beautiful part of Australia which is also an indispensable part of our national economy.

We acknowledge the Gadigal people and thank Morgan Stanley and everyone convening us here in Sydney.

I move that this Bill be now read a second time.Today we are proud to introduce the Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026.

Good morning, everybody. I acknowledge the Gadigal land that we’re gathered on today.

Ambition in the face of adversityThanks Tom, we acknowledge the Ngunnawal people, their elders, customs and continuous culture.

Resilience and reform

Besa – a big thanks to you and your team for the opportunity today, for getting everyone together here in Melbourne, and for the introduction just now.

A very big thanks to Mark for the introduction and the opportunity to say a few words tonight.

Deputy Speaker –On weekends at kids’ sport, and at fetes and festivals there’s often a volunteer medic there to tend to bumps and bruises, and sprained ankles.

There’s something about WA – there’s always introduction music. I love it, but it’s very noticeable.

Thanks Matthew, Guy, the whole Sohn Hearts & Minds team and everyone in the room for your philanthropy –

Thanks Mark, for the introduction. And for the opportunity to address this forum in Sydney once again, a city known for its thriving financial services industry.

Mark, thanks for your leadership and the kind introduction.

I move that this Bill be now read a second time. Today I am proud to introduce the Treasury Laws Amendment (Payday Superannuation) Bill 2025.

Speaker, I move that this Bill be now read a second time. Today, I am proud to introduce the Regulatory Reform Omnibus Bill 2025.

Thanks Tom for the introduction, and to the board, sponsors and journalists for this welcome opportunity to be back again at the Press Club today.

Here we are, back again on Ngunnawal land, gathering at the kind invitation of Maurice and the Board, sponsors and members of the National Press Club.

I move that the Bill be now read a second time. Turning the corner, together And I acknowledge the Ngunnawal people here, and the Yagara and Yugambeh back home.