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2025

Address to the National Press Club, Canberra

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.

2025–26 Budget Speech, Parliament House, Canberra

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.

Address to the Queensland Media Club, Brisbane

Thanks for the very kind introduction, to all of you who have joined us today, and to the organisers and sponsors.

Address to the Super Summit

From capital markets to critical minerals, trade to technology, manufacturing to infrastructure.

Remarks to the Business Council of Australia Dinner

Thanks to Bran for the invitation, Geoff for the introduction and to you all for being here.

2024

Second reading speech, Future Made in Australia (Production Tax Credits And Other Measures) Bill 2024

Speaker – I move that this Bill be now read a second time.

Address to ASFA conference 2024, Sydney

Thank you for having me back to speak today. I’m sorry I can’t be there in person. I would have loved to have caught up with you in Sydney on Gadigal Land –

Ministerial Statement on the Economy

Speaker − Australians have been through a lot in the past decade and a half.

Address to the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia, Canberra

Thanks Richard [Holden], for the introduction and to the Academy for the kind invitation –

Address to the Australian Business Economists

Thank you to the Australian Business Economists for the kind invitation, and to Stephen for the gracious introduction.

Address to the Australian Institute of International Affairs

Thanks, Heather, for the invitation and the very kind introduction. It’s hard to imagine a more important time to meet, or a more welcome opportunity.

Address to the Federation of Japan Chambers of Commerce and Industry in Australia, Canberra

Mina‑sama konbanwa – good evening everyone. Your excellency, thank you for the introduction, thanks for hosting us tonight.

Second reading speech, Treasury Laws Amendment (Mergers and Acquisitions Reform) Bill 2024

I move that this Bill be now read a second time. Today I am proud to introduce the Treasury Laws Amendment (Mergers and Acquisitions Reform) Bill 2024.

Summing up speech, Treasury Laws Amendment (Reserve Bank reforms) Bill 2023

Firstly, I would like to thank all the members who have contributed to this debate about a key economic institution.

Address to the John Curtin Research Centre for the 2024 Curtin Oration, Melbourne

Patterns of progress Thanks, Nick, for the invitation and Fletcher for the introduction – To the John Curtin Research Centre, its sponsors and supporters –

Address to the Pacific Banking Forum, Brisbane

Thanks to Virginia for the introduction – And thanks for the chance to speak today near the banks of the mighty Maiwar, on the lands of the Jagera and the Turrbal people.

Second reading speech, Future Made in Australia Bill 2024

I move that this Bill be now read a second time. Today I am proud to introduce the Future Made in Australia Bill 2024.

Address to the A50 Economic Forum, Sydney

Thanks Mark, for the introduction and invitation to speak today at this wonderful Museum of Contemporary Art, on Gadigal country. I pay my respects to elders, customs and traditions.

Address to the Australian Energy Nation Forum, Sydney

Thanks Michelle for the invitation to speak today on Gadigal country. I pay respects to elders, customs and traditions. It’s a welcome opportunity and it’s a timely one.

Address at the Morgan Stanley Australia Summit, Sydney

Thanks Tim for the introduction; to you and Richard and your team at Morgan Stanley in Australia; and to your colleagues here from around the world.